Directions to Lawrence from the Kansas City Airport

As you exit the airport, follow the signs to Topeka, which will direct you to:

1. Turn left onto the 29 N / 435W ramp to St Joseph/Topeka. Continue for 3.5 miles.
2. Take exit 17 to 435 S toward Topeka for 19 miles.
3. Take exit 12 to 70W / Kansas Turnpike toward Topeka for 25 miles.
4. Take exit 202 “West Lawrence” and pay the toll (about $1.50)
5. After the toll booth, you’ll be driving south on McDonald Drive. Stay in the left lane to merge onto Iowa Street.
6. In about 1 mile, turn left onto 15th St / Bob Billings Pkwy. Take your first right turn to get to the KU Visitor Center.

Tips for getting around in Lawrence

• Numbered streets run east-west with 6th Street in the north and 31st Street in the south.
• State streets run north-south roughly in the order they joined the union (east first).
• West of Iowa St., 15th Street is Bob Billings Parkway, and 23rd Street is Clinton Parkway