Directions to the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center
The Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center sits on the Washburn campus on Jewell Avenue, accessible from 17th Street. Convenient parking is located in the lots south and east of the building. You can reach Washburn by following the directions outlined below or at Google Maps.
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 (south) on Gage and proceed south to 17th Street. Turn left (east) and follow 17th Street to MacVicar Avenue. Washburn sits on 160 acres to the southeast.
Directions from the south
Take U.S. Highway 75 north to the 42nd Street/ Burlingame Road exit. Turn left (west) and drive to yield sign. Turn right (north) on Burlingame Road and follow Burlingame (which changes into Washburn Ave.) to 21st Street (approx. 20 blocks). Washburn sits on 160 acres to the northwest.
Directions from the southwest
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 (which changes into Washburn Ave.) to 21st Street (approx. 20 blocks). Washburn sits on 160 acres to the northwest.
Directions 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 (which changes into Washburn Ave.) to 21st Street (approx. 20 blocks). Washburn sits on 160 acres to the northwest.
Directions 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 (approx. 30 blocks). Washburn sits on 160 acres to the northeast.