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Library Resources for Kansas Residents

Getting to the Washburn Campus

Our address: 1700 SW College Ave. Topeka, KS 66621

Driving Directions:

From the north: Take U.S. Highway 75 south to the Gage Boulevard Exit/I-70 East turnoff (Exit 358), taking the Gage Boulevard exit. Turn right on Gage and proceed south to 17th Street. Turn left (east) and follow 17th Street to MacVicar Avenue.

From the south: Take U.S. Highway 75 north the 42nd Street/ Burlingame Road exit. Turn left and drive to yield sign. Turn right on Burlingame Road (north) and follow Burlingame (which changes into Washburn Road) to 21st Street (approximately 20 blocks).

From the southwest (I-335): Take I-335 north (Kansas Turnpike) to the South Topeka Exit (Exit 177). After leaving the toll area, continue straight. The highway will veer to the left and become I-470 west. Take the Burlingame Road exit (the first exit, Exit 5). Turn right (north) and follow Burlingame Road to 21st Street (approximately. 20 blocks).

From the east: Take I-70/I-470 (Kansas Turnpike) to the South Topeka exit (Exit 177). After exiting the toll area, continue straight. The highway will veer to the left and become I-470 west. Take the Burlingame Road exit (the first exit, Exit 5). Turn right (north) and follow Burlingame Road to 21st Street (approximately 20 blocks).

From the west: Take I-70 to I-470 East. Take I-470 to the 21st Street exit. Turn left (east) and follow 21st Street to MacVicar Avenue (approximately 30 blocks).

Other transportation:

Take the Topeka Metro: Washburn is accessible on the Red and Green routes.

Google Maps: Use Google Maps to learn about directions to specific buildings or for walking directions once you are on campus.

 

Parking Information

Washburn is proud to offer free parking to visitors as well as students, faculty and staff.
Use the campus map below as a guide.

  • The following parking lots include designated accessible parking stalls and are always open to everyone: 2, 4, 5, 6. 7, 9, 10, 11 and S
  • The following parking lots include designated accessible parking stalls but have restricted use during the day: 18, E, P and R


For more information about parking lots on campus, contact Facilities Services at 785-670-1149 or University Police (non-emergency) at 785-670-1153.

Campus Map

campus map

Click map for larger image showing parking lot numbers