Exit 217 Truck Stops & Services | I-20 TX

Navigating Interstate 20 through West Texas, Class 8 commercial truck drivers reaching exit-217-colorado-city-tx find a key waypoint positioned in Mitchell County between Sweetwater and Big Spring. Positioned at the junction with TX-208, Exit 217 provides heavy haulers with direct access to regional diesel fuel, local tire repair, and essential roadside amenities. While this interchange lacks massive national travel plazas like TA or Love's, it offers commercial haulers convenient access to regional fuel stops, local maintenance facilities, and staging areas along the I-20 corridor. Knowing your options at Exit 217 ensures efficient trip planning across the Permian Basin transit corridor.

Nearby Towns and Trucking Facilities

Serves Colorado City, Mitchell County, and surrounding agricultural and wind-energy infrastructure sites.

Driver Amenities & Rest Needs

Features driver rest stops, quick dining choices, clean showers, and parking areas suited for long-haul rigs.

Regulatory & Operational Information

Monitored corridor by Texas DPS. Operators must maintain logbooks and vehicle safety per FMCSA guidelines.

Fuel & Equipment Services

While Exit 217 on Interstate 20 does not feature major national mega travel centers (the nearest full-service TA Truck Service is at Exit 177 in Big Spring, TX, and Love's Truck Care is at Exit 244 in Sweetwater, TX), commercial fuel and equipment services at Exit 217 include:

1. Stripes #42528 - 2272 Co Rd 139, Colorado City, TX 79512 | Phone: (325) 728-5239 | Map Location
Features commercial diesel fuel lanes and convenience amenities for long-haul drivers.

2. Matlock Enterprises, Inc. - 801 E Interstate 20, Colorado City, TX 79512 | Phone: (325) 728-3430 | Map Location
Provides commercial tire sales, mounting, balancing, tire repair, oil changes, and fuel delivery.

3. Auto Service Center - 104 W I-20 Service Rd, Colorado City, TX 79512 | Phone: (325) 728-8651 | Map Location
Offers local tire and light mechanical service directly along the I-20 frontage road.

Parking & Staging

Exit 217 on Interstate 20 in Colorado City, TX has limited dedicated truck parking directly at the interchange, but several nearby options cater to driver rest and staging needs:

1. Stripes #42528 - 2272 Co Rd 139, Colorado City, TX 79512
Amenities: Limited overnight commercial truck parking, diesel fuel, convenience store, fax/scan services, and pet-friendly area.

2. Texas DOT Rest Area (Eastbound) - Interstate 20 Eastbound (Mile Marker 227, ~10 miles east near Loraine, TX)
Amenities: Dedicated Class 8 truck parking bays, 24/7 restrooms, security lighting, and picnic areas.

3. Texas DOT Rest Area (Westbound) - Interstate 20 Westbound (Mile Marker 228, ~11 miles east near Loraine, TX)
Amenities: Designated semi-truck parking spaces, climate-controlled restrooms, trash receptacles, and well-lit staging lanes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is overnight truck parking free at Exit 217?

Yes, local travel stations offer free overnight parking for patrons.

Can wide-load wind equipment stage here?

Yes, open staging lots easily accept over-dimensional loads.

Are diesel mechanics available nearby?

Mobile roadside repair operators serve Exit 217 and Mitchell County.