The official address for the Duke Energy Convention Center is:
525 Elm Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
The Duke Energy Convention Center’s main entrance is located at the intersection of Fifth Street and Elm Street in downtown Cincinnati. Over 2,500 parking spaces are located immediately surrounding the Center in metered street spaces, private flat lots and privately managed garages. The garages offer direct entry to the convention center via Cincinnati’s Skywalk System.
Driving Directions
From the North via I-75 South (Dayton, Indianapolis)
From Southbound I-75, take Exit 1C for Fifth Street (this is a left-hand exit). Proceed east (straight) on Fifth Street and the convention center will be immediately on your left.
From the North via I-71 South (Columbus, Cleveland)
From Southbound I-71, take the exit for Downtown/Riverfront/Third Street (a left-hand exit). Merge onto Third Street and drive six blocks. Turn right onto Elm Street and the convention center will be on your left in two blocks.
From the South via I-71/I-75 North (CVG Airport, Lexington, Louisville, Nashville)
From Northbound I-75/I-71, follow the signs for Cincinnati and cross the Ohio River. Take Exit 1C for Fifth Street and proceed east on Fifth Street. The convention center will be immediately on your left.
From the South via I-471 North (Northern Kentucky, Newport)
Follow I-471 North over the yellow bridge and take Exit 6A for Sixth Street. Stay straight on Sixth Street and drive six blocks. At Elm Street the convention center will be on your left.
From the East or West via U.S. 50 (Columbia Parkway)
Eastbound: Take the Fifth Street exit. Continue straight on Fifth Street and the convention center will be immediately on your left.
Westbound: Take the exit for Third Street/Downtown/Riverfront. Merge onto Third Street and drive six blocks. Turn right onto Elm Street and the convention center will be on your left in two blocks.
