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Driving Directions

Need directions to Churchill Downs? The racetrack is situated very close to major interstates and highways. Here are the easiest ways to reach the track whether you're coming from north, south, east or west!

Driving from St. Louis and New Albany
I-264 East (from I-64E - New Albany and St. Louis): Take Exit 9 - Taylor Blvd. Turn left traveling north on Taylor Blvd. For Gate 10, turn right on Longfield Ave. For Gate 17, turn right on Central Ave.

Driving from Lexington
I-264 West (from I-64W - Lexington): Take Exit 10 -Third St./Southern Pkwy. Turn right heading north on Third St. or Southern Pkwy. to Central Ave. Turn left on Central Ave. For Gate 17, continue on Central Ave. For Gate 10, turn left at Fourth St. and bear right passing the barns.

Driving from Nashville
I-65 North or from Airport (from Nashville): Take I-264 West (Watterson Expressway) to Exit 10 - Third St./Southern Pkwy. Turn right heading north on Third St. or Southern Pkwy. to Central Ave. Turn left on Central Ave. For Gate 17, continue on Central Ave. For Gate 10, turn left at Fourth St. and bear right passing the barns.

Driving from Indianapolis and downtown Louisville
I-65 South (from Indianapolis/Downtown Louisville): Take Exit 132 - Crittenden Drive (exit will veer to the right). Continue straight onto Crittenden Drive. Take first right at Central Ave. intersection. Continue straight on Central Ave. Track is approximately 1.6 miles from expressway.

Need a lift to the track? If so, here are some easy ways to get to Churchill Downs if you don't have your own vehicle:

Taking the Bus
Buses from downtown and remote parking sites in Louisville are provided by Miller Transportation. Shuttle buses drop off Derby and Oaks guests at Churchill Downs main clubhouse gate, Gate 17. This is a very convenient way to get to the track, but a word of caution: lines for buses after the races can be long. For more information, prices and schedules visit Miller Transportation online at http://www.millertransportation.com/.

Taxi Service
Taxi service is also available form downtown Louisville and sites around the city. Yellow Cab is the Official Cab Service of Churchill Downs and will drop off Oaks and Derby guests near Churchill Downs’ Gate 17. Taxi pick ups also occur outside Gate 17. You can contact Yellow Cab at 502-636-5511 or visit them online at www.loutrans.com.

Please note that taxi lines after the races can be long!
Insider’s tip: There is an ad-hoc taxi stand at the corner of Crittenden Drive and Central Avenue. It’s a bit of a walk from the racetrack, but an alternative to the line outside Gate 17.