Pilot Travel Center in Effingham is a frequent and appreciated stop for many travelers, especially truck drivers. It is described as a great rest stop with very clean restrooms and showers. The store has an excellent and good selection of products, with a little more stuff than some other brands. There is a McDonald's inside for food. The staff and everyone inside are consistently noted as very friendly and helpful. The location is easy on and off the interstate. While generally efficient, service at the food area can sometimes seem slow at night. Overall, it is a clean, convenient, and well-liked travel center.
Good place, nice people. Showers could use an update, but overall, a good place.
August 2025
Actually I didn't know it was a Pilot it had another name and not until you get inside do you see it's a Pilot. I almost didn't go there, there was another brand name store across the street. It had a little more stuff, more like going to a Pilot.
April 2025
Stopping for gas and food. No food options like most Pilots.
