Exits, Interchanges and Rest Areas
Interstate Exits
Mileposts on the Interstate system indicate the distance from a state's western or southern border. This information on West Virginia interchanges allows travelers to track their progress and provide their location in the event of emergency by noting the nearest milepost.
Please note that some interchanges are one-way exits or entrances and are marked with direction (e.g. EB for eastbound, NB for northbound, etc.)
Welcome centers and rest areas are included on the list below, with seasonal dump stations (from April to November) marked with an * and year-round dump stations marked **. All Welcome centers are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Interstate and Roadway Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| NB | Northbound |
| SB | Southbound |
| EB | Eastbound |
| WB | Westbound |
| N | North |
| S | South |
| E | East |
| W | West |
| St. | Street |
| Rd. | Road |
| Co. | County Road |
Interstate Rest Areas and Welcome Centers
West Virginia provides a network of rest areas, welcome centers, and travel plazas to ensure motorist safety and convenience. These facilities are categorized as follows:
- Rest Areas: Traditional roadside stops with restroom facilities and vending.
- Welcome Centers: Staffed by the West Virginia Division of Tourism, offering travel guides, maps, and local information.
- West Virginia Turnpike Travel Plazas: Full-service plazas located along the toll road (I-77/I-64) featuring fuel, food, and restrooms.
West Virginia Rest Area Locations by Route
| Route | Facility Name | Milepost (MM) | Direction | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-64 | Huntington Welcome Center | 10.06 | Eastbound | Welcome Center |
| Hurricane Rest Area (East) | 35.14 | Eastbound | Rest Area | |
| Hurricane Rest Area (West) | 35.05 | Westbound | Rest Area | |
| White Sulphur Springs Welcome Center | 178.71 | Westbound | Welcome Center | |
| I-68 | Bruceton Mills Welcome Center | 31.13 | Westbound | Welcome Center |
| I-70 | Valley Grove Welcome Center | 13.52 | Westbound | Welcome Center |
| I-77 | Princeton Welcome Center | 8.93 | Northbound | Welcome Center |
| Bluestone Travel Plaza | 17.22 | Northbound | Turnpike Plaza | |
| Beckley Travel Plaza (Tamarack) | 45.3 | Southbound | Turnpike Plaza | |
| Rest Area 69 | 69.32 | Southbound | Rest Area | |
| Morton Travel Plaza | 72.13 | Northbound | Turnpike Plaza | |
| Mineral Wells Rest Area (North) | 165.79 | Northbound | Rest Area | |
| Mineral Wells Rest Area (South) | 165.86 | Southbound | Rest Area | |
| Williamstown Welcome Center | 184.89 | Southbound | Welcome Center | |
| I-79 | Servia Rest Area (North) | 49.24 | Northbound | Rest Area |
| Servia Rest Area (South) | 49.3 | Southbound | Rest Area | |
| Burnsville Rest Area (North) | 84.56 | Northbound | Rest Area | |
| Burnsville Rest Area (South) | 84.4 | Southbound | Rest Area | |
| Meadowbrook Rest Area (North) | 122.72 | Northbound | Rest Area | |
| Meadowbrook Rest Area (South) | 122.5 | Southbound | Rest Area | |
| Morgantown Welcome Center | 158.63 | Southbound | Welcome Center | |
| I-81 | Inwood Welcome Center | 1.87 | Northbound | Welcome Center |
| Falling Waters Welcome Center | 25.05 | Southbound | Welcome Center |
Rest Area Public Safety and Community Service Programs
In the interest of public safety, the Division of Highways (DOH) permits recognized community service organizations to utilize rest areas and welcome centers during major holiday periods and high-traffic weekends. These organizations may distribute coffee or similar items to motorists to help enhance driver alertness.
Conditions for Use: Organizations must receive advance approval from the DOH. The specific conditions and requirements for such usage are detailed in the official DOH policy document.
Note: All facilities listed on the official state network are currently open and operational.
