Getting Here
Venue & Address Info
Lausche Building — Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds
Address: 717 E. 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
Driving Directions
From I-71 (South or North) → take Exit 111 (17th Avenue). Follow signs to the Expo Center.
From I-70 (East or West): merge onto I-71 North, then take Exit 111 for 17th Avenue.
Parking Directions
The Expo Center has extensive parking capacity for thousands of vehicles.
For special events, parking fees may apply.
Lausche Building
Lausche Building
Public Transit & Alternative Options
If you prefer not to drive, you have a few good public transit / shuttle options:
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Local buses: Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) lines 8 and 22 stop on 11th Avenue, just west of the “OHIO Gate” entrance to the grounds.
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For those coming from elsewhere in Columbus: some routes may drop you near N 4th St & E 18th Ave or E 11th Ave & N 4th St, both of which are a short (~10–15 minute) walk to the Expo Center.
Follow on-site signage and staff directions — parking lots and routes may shift depending on event layout.
Allow extra time for arrival, especially during peak traffic hours.
If you arrive by public transit or rideshare: the 11th Avenue entrance (OHIO Gate) tends to be the most convenient for pedestrian access.
