Directions to the Clifton Center
The Clifton Center is located off Frankfort Avenue at the corner of Clifton Avenue and Payne Street. From the East on Frankfort Avenue, Clifton is the next stoplight after Ewing Avenue; from the West, Clifton is the next stoplight after the railroad tracks cross Frankfort Avenue.
We highly encourage walking, biking, and taking transit to get to the Clifton Center. It’s located in the heart of the walkable Clifton neighborhood and is easily accessed by bike and bus as well.
Transit
Three TARC bus routes service the Clifton Center: Route 15 (PDF: Map, Schedule), Route 19 (PDF: Map, Schedule), and Route 31 (PDF: Map, Schedule). For additional routes and schedules, call TARC at 585-1234 or visit their website: www.ridetarc.org.
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Driving Directions
From East on 1-64 (Hurstbourne area): Take Grinstead Drive Exit, turn right for one block, then left on Peterson. When Peterson ends at Frankfort Avenue, turn left and continue to second stoplight. Turn left on Clifton. Look for Center on St. Frances of Rome campus on your right.
From the East on I-71: Exit I-71 at Zorn Avenue and turn left onto Zorn. Continue across Brownsboro Road where Zorn becomes Hillcrest. Cross the RR tracks and turn right onto Frankfort Avenue. Continue approximately 1 mile. After the Irish Rover restaurant on your right, turn left at the next stoplight onto Clifton. Look for the Center on your right.
From Downtown or points West on 1-64: Take Story Avenue exit {#7), turn right for one block, then left on Spring Street. Continue through first stoplight to second light. Turn left on Payne Street (landmark: Spring Street Grill) and continue for several blocks to Clifton (first major street on the left). Turn left on Clifton and look for Clifton Center on your left.
From South: Take 1-65 north to 1-64 East to Story Avenue exit (#7) Follow directions from West on 1-64 above.
From North (Indiana): Take 1-65 south (or 1-64 East across the bridge) to 1-64 East. Exit at Story Avenue exit (#7). Turn right for one block, then left on Spring Street. Continue through first stoplight to second light. Turn left on Payne Street (landmark: Spring Street Grill) and continue for several blocks to Clifton (first major street on the left.) Turn left on Clifton and look for Center on your left.
From Downtown (non expressway): Take Market Street East to Mellwood. Turn right on Frankfort Avenue and continue until Clifton Avenue (the first stop light after the railroad tracks cross Frankfort. Turn right on Clifton and look for Clifton Center and signs for parking on your right.
Parking
Ample bike parking will be provided near the main entrance.
Three parking lots and plentiful street parking on Clifton Avenue and on Payne Street. Disabled parking in lot on corner of Clifton & Payne, use Main Entry facing Clifton.