Getting to The Kenyon Inn

    Kenyon College is located in Gambier, about five miles east of Mount Vernon, Ohio. Port Columbus International Airport is the closest major airport, about a 60-minute drive from Gambier.
    Using our regional map, you can reach Kenyon by car or by plane and car. During the school year, students traveling alone can arrange for a shuttle from the airport to Kenyon. There is no public transportation (other than taxi) from the airport to Mount Vernon or Gambier.

By Car

    From the north or northwest, take Interstate 75 South to Findlay and exit onto U.S. 23/Ohio 15 South. Take 23 South to Ohio 95 East in Marion. Follow 95 East to Ohio 13 South in Fredericktown. Take 13 South to Mount Vernon. Or take Interstate 71 South and exit onto 13 South at Mansfield. Follow 13 South to Mount Vernon.
    From South Main Street in downtown Mount Vernon, take Ohio 229 East (East Gambier Street).
    From the east or northeast, take Interstate 71 South and exit on Ohio 13 South at Mansfield. Follow 13 South to Mount Vernon. From South Main Street in downtown Mount Vernon, take Ohio 229 East (East Gambier Street). Or take Interstate 77 South and exit onto U.S. 62 West. Follow 62 to Millwood and exit on U.S. 36 West. Follow 36 to Ohio 308 and turn left (south) onto 308, which leads directly into Gambier.
    From the east or southeast, take Interstate 70 West and exit onto Ohio 13 North at Newark. Follow 13 North to Mount Vernon. Or take Interstate 77 North to Interstate 70 West. Follow I-70 West and exit onto 13 North at Newark. Follow 13 to downtown Mount Vernon.
    From there, turn right (east) from Main Street onto Ohio 229 (Gambier Street) to Gambier.
    From the west or southwest, take Interstate 71 North from Columbus and exit onto U.S. 36 East. Follow 36 East to Mount Vernon. From South Main Street in downtown Mount Vernon, take Ohio 229 East (East Gambier Street).

By Plane

    Port Columbus International Airport is about a 60-minute drive from Gambier. There is no public transportation (other than taxis) between the airport and Mount Vernon or Gambier. During the school year, students traveling alone can arrange for a shuttle.
    To drive to Kenyon, follow Departures to Airport Exit onto International Gateway. Bear right onto I-270 towards Cleveland. Take Exit 30B onto Ohio 161E. Take U.S. 62 exit towards Johnstown.  About 10 miles east out of Johnstown, turn left (north) onto Ohio 661 and proceed 11 miles north to Mount Vernon. Continue to follow 661 (turning right onto Blackjack Road, following signs to Kenyon), then turn left (north) on 13 and follow 13 to downtown Mount Vernon. From there, turn right (east) from Main Street onto Ohio 229 (Gambier Street) to Gambier.

Airport Shuttle

    During the school year, shuttles between Port Columbus International Airport and Kenyon can be arranged through the Office of Admissions for students traveling alone. The fee is $30.00.