Virginia I-81 Mile 1 (North) Rest Stop

This page provides details on the amenities offered at the Bristol Welcome Center, on I-81 at mile marker 1 northbound, near Bristol, Virginia. 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 Bristol Welcome Center.

Amenities at the Bristol Welcome Center

The Bristol Welcome Center, located along I-81, offers a range of amenities for travelers seeking a convenient rest stop.

Available amenities include restrooms available on location, telephone services on-site, tables provided for eating meals or snacks, a pet exercise area, barrier-free amenities and services, snack and beverage vending options, and a visitor information center.

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

RestroomsYes
PhonesYes
Picnic TablesYes
Pet Exercise AreaYes
Accessible FacilitiesYes
Family RestroomsNo
Vending MachinesYes
WifiNo
Gas StationNo
Food ServiceNo
Scenic ViewNo
Tourist InformationYes
RV Dump StationNo
Phone Number-
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Bristol Welcome Center Driving Directions

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For alternative GPS devices and apps use the following coordinates:
Latitude: 36.596584, Longitude: -82.23951

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Rest Areas Nearby Bristol Welcome Center

In the section below, you'll find a list of 20 rest areas within a 76-mile radius of the Bristol Welcome Center Virginia. If you're searching for gas stations, those are provided in the next section.

Name State Interstate Direction Distance (mi.)
Bristol Welcome Center TennesseeInterstate 81 South 0.4
Abingdon Truck-Only Rest Area VirginiaInterstate 81 North 13.1
Kingsport Welcome Center TennesseeInterstate 26 - 18.9
Greene County Rest Area TennesseeInterstate 81 South 34.0
Greene County Rest Area TennesseeInterstate 81 North 36.2
Erwin Welcome Center TennesseeInterstate 26 - 40.5
Turnout TennesseeInterstate 26 West 41.5
Sam’s Gap Scenic Overlook TennesseeInterstate 26 East 47.3
Smyth Rest Area VirginiaInterstate 81 South 51.3
Welcome Center North CarolinaInterstate 26 East 52.7
Turnout North CarolinaInterstate 26 West 53.1
Rural Retreat Rest Area VirginiaInterstate 81 North 58.3
Rest Area North CarolinaInterstate 40 West 67.2
Rest Area North CarolinaInterstate 40 East 67.3
Jefferson County Rest Area TennesseeInterstate 81 South 71.2
Jefferson County Rest Area TennesseeInterstate 40 West 71.7
Rocky Gap Rest Area VirginiaInterstate 77 North 73.6
Hartford Welcome Center TennesseeInterstate 40 West 74.2
Jefferson County Rest Area TennesseeInterstate 40 East 75.3
Rocky Gap Welcome Center VirginiaInterstate 77 South 75.5

Gas Stations Nearby Bristol Welcome Center

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

  • Valero in Bristol, VA (1.0 miles)
    Address: 6886 Gate City Hwy, Bristol, VA 24202, USA
    Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Air Pump, Loyalty Discount.
    Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
     
  • Exxon in Bristol, TN (1.1 miles)
    Address: 2910 W State St, Bristol, TN 37620, USA
    Comments: Operating around the clock
    Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM, Loyalty Discount.
    Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
     
  • Shell in Bristol, TN (1.2 miles)
    Address: 2887 W State St, Bristol, TN 37620, USA
    Comments: You can access it anytime, 24/7
    Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Convenience Store, Car Wash, Pay At Pump, Air Pump, Payphone, ATM.
    Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
     
  • Kroger in Bristol, VA (1.7 miles)
    Address: 20 Wagner St, Bristol, VA 24201, USA
    Comments: It's open 24/7
    Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, Loyalty Discount.
    Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
     
  • Gas 'N Go in Bristol, VA (2.5 miles)
    Address: 1320 Euclid Ave, Bristol, VA 24201, USA
    Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Pay At Pump, Air Pump.
    Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
     
  • Mobil in Bristol, VA (2.6 miles)
    Address: 524 Commonwealth Ave, Bristol, VA 24201, USA
    Comments: It's open 24/7
    Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Car Wash, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, Payphone, ATM.
    Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
     
  • Exxon in Bristol, VA (2.8 miles)
    Address: 855 State St, Bristol, VA 24201, USA
    Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, Payphone, ATM, Loyalty Discount.
    Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
     
  • Andy's Market in Bristol, VA (2.8 miles)
    Address: 33 Commonwealth Ave, Bristol, VA 24201, USA
    Services: Offers Regular, Premium. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, ATM.
    Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
     
  • Shell in Bristol, TN (2.9 miles)
    Address: 400 Volunteer Pkwy, Bristol, TN 37620, USA
    Comments: Open 24/7
    Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, Payphone, ATM.
    Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
     
  • CITGO in Bristol, TN (3.0 miles)
    Address: 1831 Blountville Hwy, Bristol, TN 37620, USA
    Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM.
    Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
     

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