Virginia I-81 Mile 53 (South) Rest Stop

This page provides details on the amenities offered at the Smyth Rest Area, on I-81 at mile marker 53 southbound, near Atkins, 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 Smyth Rest Area.

Amenities at the Smyth Rest Area

The Smyth Rest Area, located along I-81, offers a range of amenities for travelers seeking a convenient rest stop.

Available amenities include on-site restrooms, pay phones for making calls, tables provided for eating meals or snacks, space for walking/exercising pets, accessible amenities for those with disabilities, and onsite vending machines.

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	Yes
Wifi	No
Gas Station	No
Food Service	No
Scenic View	No
Tourist Information	No
RV Dump Station	No
Phone Number	-
Notes	-

Smyth Rest Area Driving Directions

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For alternative GPS devices and apps use the following coordinates:
Latitude: 36.883552, Longitude: -81.385744

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Rest Areas Nearby Smyth Rest Area

In the section below, you'll find a list of 20 rest areas within a 81-mile radius of the Smyth Rest Area Virginia. If you're searching for gas stations, those are provided in the next section.

Name	State	Interstate	Direction	Distance (mi.)
Rural Retreat Rest Area	Virginia	Interstate 81	North	7.1
Rocky Gap Rest Area	Virginia	Interstate 77	North	25.2
Rocky Gap Welcome Center	Virginia	Interstate 77	South	27.2
Princeton Welcome Center	West Virginia	Interstate 77 , Turnpike	West	38.1
Abingdon Truck-Only Rest Area	Virginia	Interstate 81	North	38.2
Lambsburg Welcome Center	Virginia	Interstate 77	North	41.9
Welcome Center	North Carolina	Interstate 77	North	41.9
Bluestone Service Plaza	West Virginia	Interstate 77 , Turnpike	West	44.4
Turnout	West Virginia	Interstate 77 , Turnpike	West	44.9
Radford Rest Area	Virginia	Interstate 81	North	49.8
Radford Rest Area	Virginia	Interstate 81	South	50.0
Bristol Welcome Center	Virginia	Interstate 81	North	51.3
Bristol Welcome Center	Tennessee	Interstate 81	South	51.7
Beckley Travel Plaza	West Virginia	Interstate 64 , Interstate 77 , Turnpike	West	64.2
Ironto Rest Area	Virginia	Interstate 81	North	68.6
Kingsport Welcome Center	Tennessee	Interstate 26	-	70.2
Iredell Rest Area	North Carolina	Interstate 77	North	74.0
Rest Area	North Carolina	Interstate 40	West	79.4
Rest Area	North Carolina	Interstate 40	East	79.5
Rest Area	North Carolina	Interstate 40	West	81.0

Gas Stations Nearby Smyth Rest Area

If you need gas or air for your tires there are 8 gas stations within max 10 miles of the rest stop:

Exxon in Rural Retreat, VA (0.8 miles)
Address: 7372 Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA 24368, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, Air Pump.
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Exxon in Atkins, VA (3.0 miles)
Address: 5535 Lee Hwy, Atkins, VA 24311, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM.
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Circle K in Atkins, VA (3.0 miles)
Address: 5522 Lee Hwy, Atkins, VA 24311, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
CITGO in Rural Retreat, VA (6.3 miles)
Address: 535 N Main St, Rural Retreat, VA 24368, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Restrooms, Air Pump, ATM.
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Shell in Rural Retreat, VA (6.6 miles)
Address: 4149 Black Lick Rd, Rural Retreat, VA 24368, USA
Comments: It's open 24/7
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Car Wash, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, Air Pump, Payphone, ATM.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
CITGO in Marion, VA (6.9 miles)
Address: 1121 N Main St, Marion, VA 24354, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restaurant, Restrooms, Air Pump, Payphone, ATM.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Exxon in Sugar Grove, VA (7.3 miles)
Address: 5225 Sugar Grove Hwy, Sugar Grove, VA 24375, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium, Diesel. Has Propane, Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, ATM.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »
Exxon in Marion, VA (8.0 miles)
Address: 234 E Main St, Marion, VA 24354, USA
Services: Offers Regular, Midgrade, Premium. Has Convenience Store, Pay At Pump, Restrooms, ATM.
Directions: Google Maps » | Apple Maps »

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