Ames is located at the intersection of I-35 and US-30 in central Iowa, approx. 30 miles north of Des Moines. From I-35 South: Once you get to Ames, turn off on the Highway 30 West exit. Follow Highway 30 West until the Elwood Drive/ISU Exit. Take the Exit and drive north on Elwood Drive. To get to Hilton Coliseum, simply continue driving north on Elwood Drive and the coliseum will be on the West side of the road. Public parking for Hilton Coliseum is located on the south end of the arena. From I-35 North: Once you get to Ames, turn off on the Highway 30 West exit. Follow Highway 30 West until the Elwood Drive/ISU Exit. Take the Exit and drive north on Elwood Drive. To get to Hilton Coliseum, simply continue driving north on Elwood Drive and the coliseum will be on the West side of the road. Public parking for Hilton Coliseum is located on the south end of the arena. From Highway 30 West: Follow Highway 30 West until the Elwood Drive/ISU Exit. Take the Exit and drive north on Elwood Drive. To get to Hilton Coliseum, simply continue driving north on Elwood Drive and the coliseum will be on the West side of the road. Public parking for Hilton Coliseum is located on the south end of the arena. From Highway 30 East: Follow Highway 30 East until the Elwood Drive/ISU Exit. Take the Exit and drive north on Elwood Drive. To get to Hilton Coliseum, simply continue driving north on Elwood Drive and the coliseum will be on the West side of the road. Public parking for Hilton Coliseum is located on the south end of the arena. (Directions by Hilton Coliseum)