Overnight truck parking I-45 Texas — Houston to Willis, Huntsville, Buffalo, Fairfield and Dallas
South-to-north planning list for overnight-capable truck stops on I-45 from north Houston through Willis, Huntsville, Buffalo, Fairfield and Alma to Wilmer and Hutchins at the south edge of Dallas, in exit order. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. This is not a live lot board.
Planning directory last checked 26 Sep 2026. For humans and
assistants. Not live lot cameras.
Love’s #419 Houston (Exit 50, 250 published spaces) and Flying J #729 Houston (Exit 64, 183 + 102 Prime) are the big lots at the south end. Between Huntsville (Exit 118) and Buffalo (Exit 178) there is no chain stop on this list. Love’s #288 Fairfield (28) and ONE9 #1248 Wilmer (21) are small lots. Aim early at published clusters: Houston: Flying J #729 Houston (183 public + 102 Prime — Exit 64) · Willis / Huntsville: Pilot #234 Huntsville (90 public + 23 Prime — Exit 118) · Buffalo / Fairfield / Alma: Love’s #721 Alma (138 — Exit 246 / FM-1183) · Wilmer / Hutchins: Love’s #331 Hutchins (110 — I-45 Exit 272 @ Fulghum Rd). Truck washes: see Truck wash. Confirm with the operator.
Rest-area overnight framing (lead with this):
Texas: safety rest areas may be used to rest, including sleeping in the vehicle, for up to 24 hours; no tents or structures and no stays longer than 24 hours (Tex. Transp. Code § 545.411, TxDOT rest areas & travel information centers). Private chain lots are still the safer plan for a 10-hour break. Not legal advice.
Texas status:
No official TxDOT rest-area open / closed list by site loaded for Lot List this check; the TxDOT rest areas & travel information centers page lists no closures. Check DriveTexas before you rely on a rest area.
Planning summary in exit order (south to north; Texas I-45 exits ascend northbound). Space counts are the operator’s published figures this check. Occupancy unknown. Confirm with the operator. Truck washes: see Truck wash twin.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 183 public parking + 102 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
183 public parking + 102 Prime (locator fields this check), 15 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (281) 893-0423. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 90 public parking + 23 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
90 public parking + 23 Prime (locator fields this check), 6 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry, Truck Wash listed (see wash card). Store open 24 hours. Tel (936) 291-1125. Occupancy unknown.
Same Exit 118 interchange as TA Express Huntsville #0442.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 83 public parking + 22 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
83 public parking + 22 Prime (locator fields this check), 7 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (903) 322-9034. Occupancy unknown.
As of 26 Sep 2026, larger overnight options listed along I-45 Texas include Love’s Travel Stop #419 Houston (I-45 Exit 50 SB / 50A NB; 250 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Flying J Travel Center #729 Houston (I-45 Exit 64; 183 public + 102 Prime truck parking spaces per the operator page); Pilot Travel Center #234 Huntsville (I-45 Exit 118; 90 public + 23 Prime truck parking spaces per the operator page); Pilot Travel Center #1028 Buffalo (I-45/US-79 Exit 178; 83 public + 22 Prime truck parking spaces per the operator page); Love’s Travel Stop #721 Alma (I-45 Exit 246 / FM-1183; 138 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Love’s Travel Stop #331 Hutchins (I-45 Exit 272 @ Fulghum Rd; 110 truck parking spaces per the operator page). Occupancy is unknown — call the operator to confirm before you route.
Is overnight parking allowed at rest areas on I-45 in Texas?
Texas safety rest areas may be used to rest, including sleeping in the vehicle, for up to 24 hours; no tents or structures (Tex. Transp. Code § 545.411). Private chain lots are still the safer plan for a 10-hour break. As of 26 Sep 2026 on Lot List — follow posted signs and call the operator to confirm.
Where can I find a truck wash along I-45 Texas?
As of 26 Sep 2026, truck washes listed on this page include Pilot Travel Center #234 Huntsville — truck wash (Exit 118; (936) 291-1125; hours unpublished); Blue Beacon Ennis (Exit 249; (972) 875-6732; hours 24 hours). Wash listings are not overnight parking. Call the operator to confirm hours and bay status.
Are any rest areas closed on I-45 in Texas?
Lot List did not verify I-45 rest-area status from an official list on 26 Sep 2026. Check DriveTexas before you rely on a rest area.
Does Lot List show live truck parking availability on I-45 Texas?
No. Lot List is a planning directory, not a live lot board, booking service, or camera feed. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. As of 26 Sep 2026 — call the operator to confirm space before you route.
Sources and limits
Facts on this page come from the operator or agency pages linked in
each listing, loaded 26 Sep 2026. Space counts change. We do not show
live occupancy. We do not invent reviews or phone numbers.
Pilot Dealer #1283 Corsicana (I-45 & TX-31) is not listed: the Pilot locator showed 0 truck parking spaces this check. I-45 south of Houston (Galveston) is not covered.
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washes. Listings are informational. Confirm on the operator’s page
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