From the North: I-75 South to I-275 South. Continue on I-275 to Exit 45A (Downtown East-West). Follow signs for Downtown-West and then take the Ashley Drive/Tampa St. Exit. Stay to the right for Downtown-West, and then get in the left lane for Ashley Drive. Follow Ashley Drive to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right on Kennedy Boulevard, crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From the East: I-4 West to the I-4 and I-275 split. Exit 45A (Downtown East-West). Follow signs for Downtown-West and then take the Ashley Drive/Tampa St. Exit. Stay to the right for Downtown-West, and then get in the left lane for Ashley Drive. Follow Ashley Drive to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right on Kennedy Boulevard, crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From the South: I-75 North to Exit 256 (Crosstown Expressway). Crosstown Expressway to Exit 8 (Kennedy Boulevard/Downtown-East). Continue on Kennedy Boulevard through downtown Tampa. Cross the Hillsborough River, and then turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From the West: I-275 North to Exit 44 (Downtown West). Ashley Dr. south to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right on Kennedy Boulevard, crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University.
From Tampa International Airport: Florida 60 East to I-275 North (Downtown) to Exit 44 (Downtown West). Ashley Drive south to Kennedy Boulevard. Turn right on Kennedy Boulevard, crossing the Hillsborough River. Turn right at the first light at the main entrance of the University. The University of Tampa is eight miles from the airport and a taxi will cost about $25 plus tip.
Accommodations
Courtyard By Marriott 102 E. Cass St. (813) 229-1100
Embassy Suites (Tampa Downtown Convention Center) 513 S. Florida (813) 769-8300 Hyatt Regency Tampa 211 N. Tampa St. (813) 225-1234
Residence Inn By Marriott (Downtown Tampa) 101 E. Tyler Street (813) 221-4224
Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel 200 N. Ashley Dr. (813) 223-2222
Tampa Marriott Waterside and Marina 700 S. Florida Ave. (813) 221-4900
The Westin Tampa Harbour Island Hotel 725 S. Harbour Island Blvd. (813) 229-5000
Please contact each hotel directly for reservation/rate information. Ask about special University of Tampa rates.