I-40 rest stops, fuel and EV chargers along the route

I-40 runs 2,555 miles from Barstow, CA to Wilmington, NC — a transcontinental cross-section of the US. Find every Pilot Flying J, EV charger, motorcycle-friendly diner and Route 66 historic stop ranked by added detour minutes.

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All stops along I-40

I-40 crosses eight states — California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina. Every rest stop, truck stop, EV charger and fuel station along the corridor is listed below, ranked by added detour minutes off the exit. Filter by state, stop type and vehicle.

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EV chargers on I-40 — 50 kW to 350 kW

I-40 has growing EV infrastructure but coverage thins between Albuquerque and Amarillo. Electrify America operates 150 kW chargers at most major exits. Tesla Supercharger stations are dense in California/Arizona and east of Memphis but sparser through the Texas Panhandle. The app highlights the longest charging gaps so you can plan accordingly.

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Truck stops on I-40 — Pilot Flying J, TA, Loves

Pilot Flying J operates the densest truck stop network on I-40 — Albuquerque, Tucumcari, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Memphis. TA Petro and Loves Travel Stops fill gaps. Most offer DEF, showers, restaurants and overnight parking. HOS-compliant parking finder filters by available spots in the app.

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Motorcycle-friendly stops on I-40 — Route 66 overlap

I-40 parallels old Route 66 for much of its western half. Motorcycle-friendly diners, vintage gas stations and biker meetups concentrate around Amarillo, Tucumcari and Williams. The app surfaces classic Route 66 stops alongside modern interstate exits so motorcycle tourers see both.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best truck stops on I-40?
The largest truck stops on I-40 are Pilot Flying J locations in Albuquerque, Tucumcari, Amarillo, Oklahoma City and West Memphis. TA Petro at Joplin (just off I-40 via I-44) and Loves Travel Stops along the route round out the network. All offer DEF, showers, overnight parking and chain restaurants.
Where can I rapid-charge an EV on I-40?
Electrify America has 150 kW stations at most major exits — Albuquerque, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Memphis, Knoxville. Tesla Supercharger coverage is strong in CA/AZ and east of Memphis. The biggest gap is between Tucumcari, NM and Amarillo, TX (about 110 miles); plan a charge before this stretch.
Does I-40 overlap with historic Route 66?
Yes — I-40 was built largely on the alignment of Route 66 from Barstow, CA to Oklahoma City. Many original Route 66 towns (Seligman, Williams, Holbrook, Tucumcari, Shamrock) are still accessible from I-40 exits and host vintage diners and motels. The app tags these as historic stops.
Where can I find motorcycle-friendly stops on I-40?
Tucumcari (Blue Swallow Motel area), Amarillo (Big Texan), Williams AZ (Route 66 Motorheads), and Albuquerque are the historic motorcycle hubs along I-40. Most have biker-friendly diners, secure motel parking and motorcycle dealerships nearby for spares.
How long does I-40 take to drive end-to-end?
I-40 is 2,555 miles end to end, typically 38 to 45 hours of actual driving time at legal speeds. Most road-trippers split it into 4-6 days. The app plans multi-day routes with overnight stops, charging windows for EVs, and HOS-compliant breaks for HGVs.