Map Key

..46- The Mainstay
...4- Harmon Fine Arts Center
..56- Olmsted Center
..65- Sheslow Auditorium

Directions to the Drake Campus

From the East and North:
At the northeast edge of Des Moines, Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 join and go west around the city while Interstate 235 goes through Des Moines. Take Interstate 235 west for about six miles to the 31st Street exit, which is past the downtown area. You will see a sign that says, Drake University next right. Exit Interstate 235 at the 31st Street exit and go right (north). Travel approximately five blocks on 31st Street to the stop light at University Avenue. Turn right on University Drake is on the left side of the road. Turn Left onto 25th st., the Fine Arts Center is Located on the corner of 25th and Carpenter.

From the West and South
At the southwest edge of Des Moines, Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 join and go east around the city while Interstate 235 goes through Des Moines. Take Interstate 235 east to the 35th Street exit in Des Moines. Be sure you have passed the 63rd Street and 42nd Street exits. There will be a sign on the 42nd Street overpass that says, Drake University next right. Exit at 35th Street and turn left (north). Go north approximately four blocks to the T intersection at University Avenue. Turn right on University Drake is on the left side of the road. Turn Left onto 25th st., the Fine Arts Center is Located on the corner of 25th and Carpenter.