Driving Instructions The Cleveland Institute of Music is approximately four miles directly east of downtown Cleveland, off Euclid Avenue, at the corner of East Boulevard and Hazel Drive.

The Cleveland Institute of Music
11021 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106-1705
Phone: (216) 791-5000
Fax: (216) 791-1530

A detailed map of the campus area adjacent to CIM:

If you are traveling from the east or west on Interstate 90, exit the expressway at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Follow Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive south to East 105th Street. Cross East 105th and proceed counterclockwise around the traffic circle, exiting on East Boulevard. CIM will be the third building on the left. Metered visitor parking (quarters required) is available on Hazel Drive.

If you are traveling from the east on Interstate 80 or the Pennsylvania Turnpike, follow the signs on the Ohio Turnpike to Exit 187. Leave the Turnpike at Exit 187 and follow Interstate 480 west, which leads to Interstate 271 North. Get off Interstate 271 at Mayfield Road, westbound. Follow Mayfield Road to University Circle (a distance of approximately 8 1/2 miles). After driving two traffic lights beyond the overpass at the bottom of Mayfield Hill, you will be in University Circle at the intersection of Euclid Avenue. Proceed straight through the traffic light. You will then be on Ford Road and three short blocks from the junction of East Boulevard. Bear to the right at East Boulevard and right again at the next street, Hazel Drive. CIM will be the first building on the right. Metered visitor parking (quarters required) is available on Hazel Drive.

If you are traveling from the west on the Ohio Turnpike, leave the Turnpike at Exit 142. Follow Interstate 90 through downtown Cleveland and east along the lake shore to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Follow Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive south to East 105th Street. Cross East 105th and proceed counterclockwise around the traffic circle, exiting on East Boulevard. CIM will be the third building on the left. Metered visitor parking (quarters required) is available on Hazel Drive.

If you are traveling from the south on Interstate 71 or Interstate 77, stay on either of these roads until you connect with Interstate 90 in downtown Cleveland. Proceed east on Interstate 90 along the lake shore to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Follow Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive south to East 105th Street. Cross East 105th and proceed counterclockwise around the traffic circle, exiting on East Boulevard. CIM will be the third building on the left. Metered visitor parking (quarters required) is available on Hazel Drive.

A road map of Northern Ohio:

By Bus: The city's central bus depot is located downtown on Chester Avenue near East 14th Street. Taxis are available, or walk one block south on East 14th Street to Euclid Avenue and take RTA Bus No. 6 eastbound to the campus. Get off at the Mayfield Road stop and walk two blocks down Ford Drive to CIM.

By Air: Arrive at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and take the RTA Rapid Transit train from the airport terminal to Tower City, the downtown station. Then, take a taxi from downtown to CIM.

By Train: Arrive at the Amtrak station. Take a taxi to CIM.

Free Shuttle Bus Service: University Circle Incorporated offers a free bus service connecting strategic points within the Circle.