DIRECTIONS TO OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERISITIES
CENTER FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION
From McGhee Tyson Airport:
From the terminal at McGhee Tyson Airport, follow the signs to Route 129 North (to Knoxville).
Continue approximately 2.5 miles, exit right onto I-140 W, Pellissippi Parkway (sign says “To Oak Ridge”).
After approximately 12 miles, the road will merge into one lane, before becoming 4 lane again, and becomes Route 162 (still Pellissippi Parkway). Continue on Route 162.
After a few miles, the road will merge with Route 62. Pass through the community of Solway, and then cross the bridge over the Clinch River.
Stay on Route 62N across the river and into Oak Ridge (in Oak Ridge, Route 62 is named South Illinois Avenue)
ORAU - At the 6th stop light (ORAU Way), you will turn right. (This is right past the Doubletree Hotel and Enrichment Credit Union on the right).
Our building is the new 4 story red brick building. Turn right again to the roundabout (has flagpoles) and park in front of the building.
NOTE: ORAU Way is a new name for our road. It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally. Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet.
From Knoxville (I-40) or from I-75 (Atlanta):
I-75N and I-40E merge just west of Knoxville. Take I-40E/I-75N to Pellissippi Parkway – Route 162 (Exit 376)
Follow signs to Oak Ridge - Route 162 becomes Route 62 as it enters the community of Solway.
Stay on Route 62N across the river and into Oak Ridge (in Oak Ridge, Route 62 is named South Illinois Avenue)
ORAU - At the 6th stop light (ORAU Way), you will turn right. (This is right past the Doubletree Hotel and Enrichment Credit Union on the right)
Our building is the new 4 story red brick building. Turn right again to the roundabout (has flagpoles) and park in front of the building.
NOTE: ORAU Way is a new name for our road. It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally. Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet.
I-40 from Nashville:
Take I-40E to Exit 356 – Gallaher Road Route 58
Follow Route 58 (East) to Oak Ridge, it will continue straight to become Route 95
Route 95 is named Oak Ridge Turnpike inside the city
Continue into Oak Ridge to Traffic Light #12 at South Illinois Avenue – Turn right onto South Illinois Avenue
Go the first traffic light (ORAU Way) – Turn left.
You will see our building on the right – 4 story new red brick building. Turn right to the roundabout (has flagpoles) and park in front of the building
NOTE: ORAU Way is a new name for our road. It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally. Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet.
I-75 from Lexington:
Follow I-75 South. Take the Clinton/Oak Ridge Exit #122 to Route 61.
Follow Route 61 W through Clinton and almost to Oak Ridge. At the split between Route 95 and Route 61, take Route 95 into Oak Ridge. You will continue straight to be on Route 95. Route 61 will turn right. In Oak Ridge, Route 95 is named Oak Ridge Turnpike.
CAUTION: There are two traffic cameras on Oak Ridge Turnpike that you will pass.
1. Traffic Light #6 - Oak Ridge Turnpike and Lafayette Drive (on left) /New York Ave (right)
2. Between Traffic Lights #10 and #11- in front of Oak Ridge High School on your right.
Continue into Oak Ridge to Traffic Light #12 at South Illinois Avenue – Turn left onto South Illinois Avenue.
Go the first traffic light (ORAU Way) – Turn left.
You will see our building on the right – 4 story new red brick building. Turn right to the roundabout (has flagpoles) and park in front of the building
NOTE: ORAU Way is a new name for our road. It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally. Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet.
I-81 from VA or I-40 from Asheville, NC:
I-81 S ends and becomes I-40 E, just east of Knoxville.
Continue on I-40 E through Knoxville to Exit 376 (Route 162) and follow the signs to Oak Ridge.
Route 162 becomes Route 62 as it enters Solway.
Stay on Route 62N across the river and into Oak Ridge (in Oak Ridge, Route 62 is named South Illinois Avenue).
At the 6th stop light (ORAU Way), you will turn right. (This is right past the Doubletree Hotel and Enrichment Credit Union on the right)
Our building is the new 4 story red brick building. Turn right again to the roundabout (has flagpoles) and park in front of the building.
NOTE: ORAU Way is a new name for our road. It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally. Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet.
From Morgan County, TN:
Follow Hwy 62 S from Oliver Springs into Oak Ridge. Caution – there is a traffic camera at Robertsville Road and Hwy 62. This is the intersection right before Oak Ridge Turnpike.
At the intersection of Hwy 62 and Oak Ridge Turnpike, go straight (stay on Hwy 62).
At the next stop light (ORAU Way), turn left.
Go to the round-about and turn right at the four story red brick building and park in front of the building. Come in through the center doors.
NOTE: ORAU Way is a new name for our road. It was previously Raccoon Road and has not been changed in online maps such as Mapquest and Rand McNally. Also since the building is new, the address is also new. Therefore the building itself does not appear on the camera street view of the area yet.
