We are looking forward to seeing you at the 2008 Mid-America Games for the Disabled Bowling Games!

This year the Bowling Competition is to be held at Mission Bowling 'n Olathe, 1020 S. Weaver, Olathe, Kansas. The location can be identified on the two map insets by the letter "A" in the black block.

TWO MAPS ARE DISPLAYED ON THE RIGHT. The first is of a larger area to show the general highway access to the Alleys. The second is a close-up view to show the streets taken to get to the Bolwing Lanes. ALL EXITS in the directions below SHOULD BE from theRIGHT-HAND LANE, unless otherwise noted.

FROM THE NORTH OF KANSAS CITY:

The two major routes available would be I-29 and I-35:

Interstate 29 (I-29):

  • Follow I-29 South until you reach the exit for I-435 South (after Parkville and just before the Kansas City airport (Mexico City Drive). Take the I-435 South exit.
  • Continue on I-435 South (approximately 15-20 miles, give or take). I-435 will eventually (in Lenexa, KS) turn 90° to the East.
  • Very quickly you will see the I-35 South exit (right exit lane). Take the I-35 South exit (right lane immediately after the Lackman Road exit). Stay to the right as the lane splits at the top of the ramp.
  • Continue on I-35 South (about 2.5+ miles) until you reach the #217 exit, OLD HWY 56. Take that exit from the right lane.
  • About 1.8 miles you will reach S. Weaver St. Turn Right.
  • You will arrive a 1020 S. Weaver St. on the right.
  • YOU'RE THERE!

Interstate 35 (I-35):

  • Follow I-35 South all the way through Kansas City, Lenexa, and almost through Olathe.
  • Approximately a mile or less, you will reach the #217 exit, OLD HWY 56. Take that exit from the right lane.
  • About 1.8 miles you will reach S. Weaver St. Turn Right.
  • You will arrive a 1020 S. Weaver St. on the right.
  • YOU'RE THERE!

FROM THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST OF THE KANSAS CITY:

The two major routes would be I-70 from the West (Partially a toll-road) and I-35 from the Southwest.

I-70:

  • Follow I-70 East until you reach the exit for I-435 South. Take the exit for I-435 South.
  • Continue on I-435 South (approximately 10 miles, give or take). I-435 will eventually turn 90° to to the East.
  • Very quickly you will see the sign for I-35 Sourth. Take the I-35 South exit (right lane immediately after the Lackman Road exit). Stay to the right as the lane splits at the top of the ramp.
  • Continue on I-35 South (about 2.5+ miles) until you reach the #217 exit, OLD HWY 56. Take that exit from the right lane.
  • About 1.8 miles you will reach S. Weaver St. Turn Right.
  • You will arrive a 1020 S. Weaver St. on the right.
  • YOU'RE THERE!

I-35:

  • Follow I-35 North until you enter Olathe, Kansas. Continue North until you reach the exit for US-169 exit (right lane). Take the US-169 exit.
  • Go North on US-169 (less than 1 mile) until you reach the intersection with OLD HWY 56.
  • Turn left on OLD HWY 56 and continue (less than 1 mile) until you reach S. Weaver St. Turn Right.
  • You will arrive a 1020 S. Weaver St. on the right.
  • YOU'RE THERE!

FROM THE EAST OF KANSAS CITY:

The major route would be Interstate 70 (I-70).

I-70:

  • Follow I-70 West until you reach the exit for I-435 South (just passed ArrowHead Stadium). Take the I-435 South exit.
  • Continue South on I-435 (approximately 10 miles, give or take). I-435 will eventually turn 90 degrees to to the West (THIS EXITS/CONTINUES FROM THE LEFT-HAND LANE). Continue West on I-435 until you reach the exit for I-35 right lane (you will pass through major construction just past Metcalf Avenue).
  • Take the I-35 exit. The ramp will split into two lanes soon after you exit, go to the left (I-35 South).
  • Continue on I-35 South (about 2.5+ miles) until you reach the #217 exit, OLD HWY 56. Take that exit from the right lane.
  • About 1.8 miles you will reach S. Weaver St. Turn Right.
  • You will arrive a 1020 S. Weaver St. on the right.
  • YOU'RE THERE!

FROM THE SOUTH OF KANSAS CITY:

The two major highways would be U.S. 71 in Missouri and U.S. 69 in Kansas.

U.S. 71:

  • Follow 71 North until you reach the exit for I-435 West (just to the North of Grandview,Mo. Take the I-435 West exit.
  • Continue West on I-435 until you reach the exit for I-35 right lane (you will pass through major construction just past Metcalf Avenue).
  • Take the I-35 exit. The ramp will split into two lanes soon after you exit, go to the left (I-35 South).
  • Continue on I-35 South (about 2.5+ miles) until you reach the #217 exit, OLD HWY 56. Take that exit from the right lane.
  • About 1.8 miles you will reach S. Weaver St. Turn Right.
  • You will arrive a 1020 S. Weaver St. on the right.
  • YOU'RE THERE!

U.S. 69:

  • Follow U.S. 69 North past Stillwell, Kansas. Just after the 135th St exit, the left 2 lanes will continue on US 69 North. Continue until you reach the I-435 West exit (major construction there). Take he I-435 West exit (right lane).
  • Continue West on I-435 until you reach the exit for I-35 right lane. Take the I-35 exit. The ramp will split into two lanes soon after you exit, go to the left (I-35 South).
  • Continue on I-35 South (about 2.5+ miles) until you reach the #217 exit, OLD HWY 56. Take that exit from the right lane.
  • About 1.8 miles you will reach S. Weaver St. Turn Right.
  • You will arrive a 1020 S. Weaver St. on the right.
  • YOU'RE THERE!