I-80 Illinois · Rest area

Mississippi Rapids Rest Area on I-80 (Both Directions)

Mississippi Rapids Rest Area has a rest area on each side of I-80 in Illinois: eastbound near mile 1 and one side near mile 2. If you need more than a break, use exit 1 for Rapids City, with 2 gas stations, 3 places to eat and 1 hotel.

Rapids City (population 1,000) is the local stop for supplies. Eastbound, Joliet is 131 miles from Mississippi Rapids Rest Area (about 2.0 hours). Bettendorf lies 10 miles westbound, around 9 minutes of driving from Mississippi Rapids Rest Area.

Map of Mississippi Rapids Rest Area on I-80 in Illinois near mile 1 with the nearest exits and gas stops

What each side offers

Mississippi Rapids Rest Area, eastbound, mile 1

Mapped amenities: restrooms, drinking water and vending machines. Your next chance to stop eastbound is Rest area near mile 2 in 1 mile. Fill up at exit 2 (1 mile, Marathon and Shell). Closest DC charger ahead: exit 2 (1 mile).

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Vending machines

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Direction not recorded, mile 2

No facilities are recorded for this side yet. Your next chance to stop eastbound is Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis in 24 miles. The next gas is at exit 5 (3 miles, Marathon and Mobil). Fast charging ahead: exit 19 (17 miles).

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Food, fuel and beds nearby

Exit 1 is 0 miles from Mississippi Rapids Rest Area, by Rapids City. If the rest stop is not enough, you can fill up at BP and GetGo, eat at Gilanellas, The Brothers Restaurant and Hungry Hobo and stay at Holiday Inn Express Le Claire Riverfront - Davenport.

The closest exits

ExitFrom hereServices
Exit 306
Le Claire
2 miles west
Exit 0
Thornton
1 mile west
Exit 1
Rapids City
0 miles east
Exit 2A/B
East Hazel Crest
1 mile east
Exit 4A/B 3 miles east

Previous and next rest stops

Quick answers

Does Mississippi Rapids Rest Area have restrooms?

Yes. Restrooms are mapped along with drinking water.

Which direction is Mississippi Rapids Rest Area on?

Both: there is a facility for each direction.

What mile marker is Mississippi Rapids Rest Area at?

Near mile 1, 0 miles from exit 1 (Rapids City), Illinois.

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