Plan Ahead
Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge
Indy 500 Race Day Directions
Sunday, May 26
Road Closures
Inbound Road Closures and Map
Closures will occur between 16th Street and Olin Avenue starting at approximately 11 a.m. Polco Street will not be accessible northbound from 10th Street during this time.
Outbound Road Closures and Map
Vehicular traffic exiting Indianapolis Motor Speedway parking lots will be directed by public safety officials to ensure the quickest possible route. Vehicles can be held in lots upwards of two hours following the race while awaiting pedestrian traffic to clear.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
North Zone
North Zone parking areas are accessible from 30th Street, Lafayette Road and I-465 via 38th Street exit.
| Lot Name | Description | View Traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1A | Located on Georgetown Road, between Gate 9 and Gate 9A. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 1B | Located on Georgetown Road, south of 30th Street. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 1C | Located on west end of Lot 1C, one mile from Gate 9. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 4 | Located at the corner of 25th Street and Georgetown Road. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 4A Premium | Located on Georgetown Road, north of Gate 9A. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 7 (North 40) | Enter through Gate 10 via 30th Street. | View Live Traffic |
West Zone
West Zone parking areas are accessible from 30th Street, Lafayette Road and I-465 via 38th Street exit.
| Lot Name | Description | View Traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 | Located on Georgetown Road, across from Gate 6. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 5 | Located on Georgetown Road, north of Gate 1. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 6 | Located off Meyers Drive, south of McCray Street. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 8 | Located on Georgetown Road, north from Gate 7. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 9 | Located off Georgetown Road, north of 20th Street. | View Live Traffic |
| Gate 1 Lot (Parcel B) | Located near Gate 1, north of Crawfordsville Road. | View Live Traffic |
South Zone
South Zone parking areas are accessible from 30th Street, Lafayette Road and I-465 via 38th Street exit.
| Lot Name | Description | View Traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 3G | Located on 16th Street, across from Gate 12. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 3P | Located on 16th Street, east of Polco Street. | View Live Traffic |
| Main Gate | Located on 16th Street, both east and west of Polco Street. | View Live Traffic |
Infield Zone
Infield Zone parking areas are accessible from 30th Street, Lafayette Road and I-465 via 38th Street exit.
| Lot Name | Description | View Traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Turn 3 Infield | Enter through Gate 10 from 30th Street. | View Live Traffic |
| Turn 4 Infield | Enter through Gate 10 from 30th Street. | View Live Traffic |
| 5th & Hulman | Enter through Gate 2 from 16th Street. | View Live Traffic |
| Lakeside | Enter through Gate 2 from 16th Street. | View Live Traffic |
Firestone Legends Day
Saturday May 25
Entrance Gates
The following gates are open for Firestone Legends Day May 25: Gate 2, Gate 4, Gate 6S, Gate 7, Gate 7S, Gate 10, and Gate 10A.
Free Parking
Free parking for Firestone Legends Day located in the IMS infield. Enter through Gate 2 from 16th Street.
Paid Parking
Paid parking for Firestone Legends Day located in Lot 2 for $10.
Miller Lite Carb Day
Friday, May 24
Entrance Gates
The the following gates are available for Miller Lite Carb Day on Friday, May 24: Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6, Gate 6B, Gate 7, Gate 9, Gate 10A and Gate 12.
Available Parking
Paid parking will be available at Lot 1B, Lot 2, Lot 3G and Main Gate for $20. Parcel B, located near Gate 1 off of Crawfordsville Road, is available for $75. Free parking is located in Lot 7 (North 40).
| Lot Name | Description | View Traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1B | Located on Georgetown Road, south of 30th Street. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 2 | Located on Georgetown Road, across from Gate 6. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 3G | Located on 16th Street, across from Gate 12. | View Live Traffic |
| Lot 7 (North 40) | Enter through Gate 10 via 30th Street. | View Live Traffic |
| Main Gate | Located on 16th Street, both east and west of Polco Street. | View Live Traffic |
| Gate 1 Lot (Parcel B) | Located near Gate 1, north of Crawfordsville Road. | View Live Traffic |
PPG Armed Forces Qualifying
Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19
Entrance Gates
The the following gates are available for PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Sat-Sun, May 18-19: Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6, Gate 7, Gate 9, Gate 10 and Gate 12.
Available Parking
Paid parking will be available at Lot 2 and Main Gate for $10. Gate 1 (Parcel B) parking available for $20. Free parking is located in Lot 7 (North 40).
| Lot Name | Description | View Traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 | Located on Georgetown Road, across from Gate 6. | View Live Traffic |
| Main Gate | Located on 16th Street, both east and west of Polco Street. | View Live Traffic |
Practice
Tuesday-Friday, May 14-17 + Monday, May 20
Entrance Gates
The following gates are open for Indianapolis 500 Practice May 14-17 & May 20: Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6, Gate 7, Gate 9, Gate 10 and Gate 12.
Available Parking
Free parking for Indianapolis 500 practice is located in the IMS infield. Enter through Gate 10 from 30th Street or through Gate 2 from 16th Street.