Best Truck Stops by State (Fuel, Showers, Parking)
When you’re out on the road, a great truck stop isn’t just a pit stop—it’s a lifeline. Whether you’re looking for reliable fuel prices, clean showers, wide parking, or a hot meal, not all truck stops are created equal. To help you plan better routes and rest breaks, we’ve put together a driver-approved list of the best truck stops by state.
These stops are rated based on:
Fuel prices and consistency
Clean and reliable shower facilities
Ample parking, especially for overnight stays
Driver amenities (laundry, restaurants, lounges, security)
Let’s roll.
🛑 Best Truck Stops by State
🟦 Texas – Buc-ee’s (New Braunfels)
Known for its massive layout, cleanest restrooms in the country, and unbeatable food options.
Pro: Wide-open truck lanes and huge convenience store
Con: Limited overnight parking for Class 8 trucks (check before stopping)
🟥 California – TA Travel Center (Barstow, I-15 Exit 178)
Ample truck parking, quick access to fuel, showers, and full-service restaurant
Pro: Near major distribution hubs
Con: Can get full by 9PM
🟨 Illinois – Pilot Travel Center (Effingham, I-57/I-70)
Excellent food options, clean showers, and laundry facilities
Pro: Often used by OTR drivers as a central Midwest hub
Con: Fuel prices slightly higher than rural stops
🟩 Georgia – Love’s Travel Stop (Cordele, I-75 Exit 102)
Smaller, but efficient layout with hot showers and well-lit lots
Pro: Fast check-in for showers and friendly staff
Con: Limited parking during peak overnight hours
🟧 Pennsylvania – Petro (Carlisle, I-81 Exit 52)
Full-service Iron Skillet restaurant, large showers, TV lounge, and repair center
Pro: One of the most driver-friendly Petro locations on the East Coast
Con: Busy during weekend freight pushes
🟫 New Mexico – Love’s (Santa Rosa, I-40 Exit 277)
Great for overnight parking, low fuel prices, and dependable shower rotation
Pro: Good stop between Albuquerque and Amarillo
Con: Basic food offerings, no sit-down restaurant
🟦 Florida – TA Travel Center (Wildwood, I-75 Exit 329)
Recently remodeled, with modern showers and large diesel islands
Pro: Near major intermodal lanes
Con: Can get crowded during snowbird season
🟥 Nevada – Roady’s (Wells, I-80 Exit 352)
Locally owned, lots of parking, low fuel prices
Pro: Quiet location, less crowded than national chains
Con: Basic amenities, but clean and reliable
🟨 Tennessee – Pilot Travel Center (Knoxville, I-40 Exit 398)
Fuel, showers, Subway, and quick freeway re-entry
Pro: Very consistent service and short waits
Con: Tight lot during late-night hours
🟩 Ohio – Petro (North Baltimore, I-75 Exit 167)
Top-rated for showers, laundry, and driver services
Pro: Huge truck parking lot with space even after 10PM
Con: Fuel lines can back up during early AM
🛏️ What Makes a Truck Stop “The Best”?
Clean, hot showers (with quick turnaround)
Safe, monitored parking lots
On-site repair bays or tire service
Fuel discounts with loyalty cards (TA UltraONE, Love’s MyRewards, Pilot Flying J app)
Easy in, easy out access with wide lanes and clear signage
Quiet locations away from constant freeway noise
🧭 Driver Tip: Use Apps to Reserve Parking
Trucker Path
Love’s Connect
MyPilot
Park My Truck
These let you see available parking spots, reserve showers, and compare fuel prices in real time.
📌 Final Word
Finding a great truck stop can make or break your shift. Use this list to plan your breaks smarter, get the rest you need, and avoid the 10PM “no more spots” problem.
Have a favorite truck stop not on this list? Drop it in the comments and we’ll add it to the next round of updates. View the full list Below
Best Truck Stops by State (List Format)
- Alabama – Love’s Travel Stop, Moody (I-20 Exit 144)
- Arizona – TA Travel Center, Eloy (I-10 Exit 208)
- Arkansas – Petro Stopping Center, North Little Rock (I-40 Exit 161)
- California – TA Travel Center, Barstow (I-15 Exit 178)
- Colorado – Johnson’s Corner, Johnstown (I-25 Exit 254)
- Connecticut – Pilot Travel Center, Milford (I-95 Exit 40)
- Delaware – Royal Farms, Dover (US-13)
- Florida – TA Travel Center, Wildwood (I-75 Exit 329)
- Georgia – Love’s Travel Stop, Cordele (I-75 Exit 102)
- Idaho – Boise Stage Stop, Boise (I-84 Exit 71)
- Illinois – Pilot Travel Center, Effingham (I-57/I-70)
- Indiana – Petro, Brazil (I-70 Exit 23)
- Iowa – Iowa 80, Walcott (I-80 Exit 284)
- Kansas – Fuel Expresso, Edna (US-166)
- Kentucky – Love’s Travel Stop, Walton (I-75 Exit 171)
- Louisiana – Roady’s Tiger Truck Stop, Grosse Tete (I-10 Exit 139)
- Maine – Dysart’s Truck Stop, Bangor (I-95 Exit 180)
- Maryland – TA Travel Center, Baltimore South (I-95 Exit 77)
- Massachusetts – Lee Travel Plaza, Lee (Mass Pike – I-90)
- Michigan – Pilot Travel Center, Sawyer (I-94 Exit 12)
- Minnesota – Clearwater Travel Plaza, Clearwater (I-94 Exit 178)
- Mississippi – Love’s Travel Stop, Meridian (I-20 Exit 154)
- Missouri – TA Express, Oak Grove (I-70 Exit 28)
- Montana – Town Pump Truck Stop, Billings (I-90 Exit 446)
- Nebraska – Shoemaker’s Travel Plaza, Lincoln (I-80 Exit 395)
- Nevada – Roady’s Mr. D’s Truck Stop, Ely (US-93/50)
- New Hampshire – Irving Oil, Portsmouth (I-95 Exit 5)
- New Jersey – Vince Lombardi Service Area, Ridgefield (I-95/Turnpike)
- New Mexico – Love’s Travel Stop, Santa Rosa (I-40 Exit 277)
- New York – TA Travel Center, Fultonville (I-90 Exit 28)
- North Carolina – Kenly 95 Petro, Kenly (I-95 Exit 106)
- North Dakota – Stamart Travel Plaza, Fargo (I-29 Exit 348)
- Ohio – Petro, North Baltimore (I-75 Exit 167)
- Oklahoma – Love’s Travel Stop, Sayre (I-40 Exit 25)
- Oregon – Pilot Travel Center, Aurora (I-5 Exit 278)
- Pennsylvania – Petro, Carlisle (I-81 Exit 52)
- Rhode Island – TA Travel Center, West Greenwich (I-95 Exit 5B)
- South Carolina – Love’s Travel Stop, Blacksburg (I-85 Exit 102)
- South Dakota – Coffee Cup Fuel Stop, Summit (I-29 Exit 207)
- Tennessee – Pilot Travel Center, Knoxville (I-40 Exit 398)
- Texas – Buc-ee’s, New Braunfels (I-35 Exit 191)
- Utah – Flying J, Ogden (I-15 Exit 343)
- Vermont – Maplefields Truck Stop, Fair Haven (US-4)
- Virginia – TA Travel Center, Wytheville (I-81/I-77 Exit 73)
- Washington – Love’s Travel Stop, Napavine (I-5 Exit 72)
- West Virginia – Little General, Beckley (I-64 Exit 44)
- Wisconsin – Pine Cone Travel Plaza, Johnson Creek (I-94 Exit 267)
- Wyoming – Little America Travel Center, Little America (I-80 Exit 68)
