Kent Campus Wayfinding

Area Attractions

Detours/Delays

For the latest news on construction activities across Kent State University, visit the Office of the University Architect.
For more information on statewide weather and road conditions, visit the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Directions

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From I-76:
Take the Kent/Route 43 exit (exit 33) and proceed north to Route 261. Turn right (east) onto Route 261. Proceed one-fourth mile to Campus Center Drive. At the traffic light, turn left onto Campus Center Drive and follow it to the stop sign at the junction of East Campus Center Drive and West Campus Center Drive. Proceed to your destination from this point by following the signage at that intersection.

From I-80 (Ohio Turnpike):
Use exit 187/13 (Streetsboro). After the toll booth, proceed straight (follow Ravenna sign) onto Route 14 traveling southeast, go past Route 303 to Route 43. Turn right (south) on Route 43 and continue south for approximately six miles until you come to the traffic light at the dead end at Haymaker Parkway in the city of Kent. Turn left (east) onto Haymaker and follow until you reach the traffic light at the intersection of Lincoln and Haymaker. Proceed to your destination from this point by following the signs.

From I-90:
Proceed toward Cleveland. Take I-271 south to I-480 east; stay on I-480 until it becomes Route 14 in Streetsboro. Turn right (south) on Route 43 and continue south for approximately six miles until you come to the traffic light at the dead end at Haymaker Parkway in the city of Kent. Turn left (east) onto Haymaker Parkway and follow until you reach the traffic light at the intersection of Lincoln and Haymaker. Proceed to your destination from this point by following the signs.

Lodging

Find lodging accommodations located near the Kent Campus of Kent State University and surrounding areas, including Streetsboro (six miles north of the Kent Campus) and Akron (12 miles southwest of the Kent Campus).
For additional information about accommodations and other items of interest in the city of Kent, visit the Kent Chamber of Commerce.
For more information about accommodations in nearby Streetsboro, visit Streetsboro Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Parking

Find parking information at the Parking Services website.

Transportation

Airport Shuttle - Check these local airport's websites for shuttle information:

Amtrak - Amtrak provides service across the country and has stations close to the Kent Campus in these cities: Cleveland, Akron, Alliance and Youngstown.

Area Public Transportation -

Cabs/Shuttle Services -

Kent State University
800 E Summit St
Kent, Ohio 44240
Phone: 330-672-3000