If you're new to Columbus or visiting, finding Schottenstein Arena for a Buckeye basketball game or concert can be tough. Here's how to get there and some places to park.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: depends upon how far you are coming
Here's How:
- FROM THE EAST: Follow I-70 to downtown Columbus. You will have to get in the LEFT lane as the exit to Route 315 is to the left. Take 315 north about 5 miles to the Ackerman Rd. exit. Turn right on Ackerman then immediately right on Fred Taylor Dr. The arena will be on the left with parking along Fred Taylor Dr.
- If this is backed up, continue straight on Ackerman Rd. about half a mile to Olentangy River Rd. Turn right on Olentangy River Rd. and go about one mile; the arena will be on the right.
- FROM THE NORTH: Take 315 south about 6 miles to the Ackerman Rd. exit. Turn left on Ackerman Rd., go back under 315 then immediately turn right on Fred Taylor Dr. The arena will be on the left with parking along Fred Taylor Dr.
- If this is backed up, continue straight on Ackerman Rd. about half a mile to Olentangy River Rd. Turn right on Olentangy River Rd. and go about one mile; the arena will be on the right.
- FROM THE SOUTH: Follow I-71 north to 315 north. This is a bit tricky; I-71 exits to the right while straight becomes 315 north.
- Take 315 north about 6 miles to the Ackerman Rd. exit. Turn right on Ackerman Rd., then immediately turn right on Fred Taylor Dr. The arena will be on the left with parking along Fred Taylor Dr.
- If this is backed up, continue straight on Ackerman Rd. about half a mile to Olentangy River Rd. Turn right on Olentangy River Rd. and go about one mile; the arena will be on the right.
- FROM THE WEST: Follow I-70 to I-670. You will have to get in the LEFT lane as the exit to I-670 is to the left. Follow I-670 about 2 miles to the 315 north exit.
- Take 315 north about 5 miles to the Ackerman Rd. exit. Turn right on Ackerman then immediately right on Fred Taylor Dr. The arena will be on the left with parking along Fred Taylor Dr.
- If this is backed up, continue straight on Ackerman Rd. about half a mile to Olentangy River Rd. Turn right on Olentangy River Rd. and go about one mile; the arena will be on the right.
What You Need:
- Money for parking
- Print this
- Map
- Gas
- Patience

