Mississippi I-55 Mile 279 (South) Rest Stop

This page provides details on the amenities offered at the DeSoto County Welcome Center, on I-55 at mile marker 279 southbound, near Hernando, Mississippi. You'll also find directions to the rest area and information about nearby rest stops. Additionally, we've included a list of gas stations situated close to the DeSoto County Welcome Center.

Amenities at the DeSoto County Welcome Center

The DeSoto County Welcome Center, located along I-55, offers a range of amenities for travelers seeking a convenient rest stop.

Available amenities include restrooms available on location, phones for making calls, picnic tables for enjoying meals, designated pet run, barrier-free amenities and services, WiFi connectivity, a visitor information center, and an RV dump station.

You'll find more detailed information about these amenities in the table below:

Restrooms	Yes
Phones	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Pet Exercise Area	Yes
Accessible Facilities	Yes
Family Restrooms	No
Vending Machines	No
Wifi	Yes
Gas Station	No
Food Service	No
Scenic View	No
Tourist Information	Yes
RV Dump Station	Yes
Phone Number	-
Notes	24 hour security.

DeSoto County Welcome Center Driving Directions

Use the links below to jump to your favorite GPS app and navigate to DeSoto County Welcome Center:

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For alternative GPS devices and apps use the following coordinates:
Latitude: 34.806646, Longitude: -89.970364

The map below displays the location of the DeSoto County Welcome Center. Please adjust the map view by using the zoom controls in the top left corner:

Rest Areas Nearby DeSoto County Welcome Center

In the section below, you'll find a list of 19 rest areas within a 92-mile radius of the DeSoto County Welcome Center Mississippi. If you're searching for gas stations, those are provided in the next section.

Name	State	Interstate	Direction	Distance (mi.)
Rest Area	Mississippi	Interstate 55	North	2.5
Memphis I-55 Welcome Center	Tennessee	Interstate 55	North	16.4
Memphis I-40 Welcome Center	Tennessee	Interstate 40	-	24.1
Arkansas Welcome Center	Arkansas	Interstate 40 , Interstate 55	-	27.3
Turnout	Arkansas	Interstate 40	West	28.6
Rest Area	Mississippi	Interstate 55	South	38.3
Rest Area	Mississippi	Interstate 55	North	38.7
Rest Area	Arkansas	Interstate 40	West	47.5
Turnout	Arkansas	Interstate 55	South	51.2
Rest Area	Arkansas	Interstate 40	East	52.3
Turnout	Arkansas	Interstate 55	North	59.3
Welcome Center	Arkansas	Interstate 55	South	78.6
Madison County Rest Area	Tennessee	Interstate 40	East	79.6
Madison County Rest Area	Tennessee	Interstate 40	West	80.2
Rest Area	Arkansas	Interstate 40	East	85.0
Rest Area	Arkansas	Interstate 40	West	85.0
Steele Truck Parking Area	Missouri	Interstate 55	North	85.1
Steele Truck Parking Area	Missouri	Interstate 55	South	85.2
Dyersburg Welcome Center	Tennessee	Interstate 155	East	91.8

Gas Stations Nearby DeSoto County Welcome Center

If you need gas or air for your tires there are 10 gas stations within max 10 miles of the rest stop:

Exxon in Hernando, MS (1.2 miles)
Address: 870 E Commerce St, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, Loyalty Discount.
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BP in Hernando, MS (1.2 miles)
Address: 665 E Commerce St, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium.
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Shell in Hernando, MS (1.3 miles)
Address: 586 E Commerce St, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Car Wash, Air Pump, ATM.
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Gas Mart in Hernando, MS (1.3 miles)
Address: 603 E Commerce St, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
Comments: It's open 24/7
Services: Offers . Has Convenience Store, Car Wash, Pay At Pump, Restrooms.
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Kroger in Hernando, MS (1.4 miles)
Address: 2380 Mt Pleasant Rd, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Pay At Pump, Air Pump, Loyalty Discount.
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Sid's #3 in Hernando, MS (1.9 miles)
Address: 2348 US-51 S, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Propane, Convenience Store.
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Marathon in Hernando, MS (2.6 miles)
Address: 1500 US-51 S, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Air Pump.
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BP in Hernando, MS (3.9 miles)
Address: 55 Hwy-51 S, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store.
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Crown in Hernando, MS (4.7 miles)
Address: 199 Malone Rd N, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Convenience Store, Loyalty Discount.
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Chevron in Hernando, MS (5.7 miles)
Address: 6780 Holly Springs Rd, Hernando, MS 38632, USA
Services: Offers Regular. Has Convenience Store.
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