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Satellite view of LHO showing location of LExC and LExC parking. Credit: Google Maps

Driving Directions

Google Maps recognizes "LIGO Hanford Observatory" as a search term.


Directions to LHO v2024

All roads lead to LIGO! Detailed directions below.

 

Taking Hwy 240 from Richland or Vantage

LIGO sign at roundabout

Traveling from Richland on Hwy 240, turn Right onto Rte 10 at the roundabout. Follow the pointer to "LIGO Observatory"

 
LIGO sign at roundabout

Traveling from Vantage on Hwy 240, turn Left onto Rte 10 at the roundabout. Follow the pointer to "LIGO Observatory"

Taking Stevens Drive from Richland

Follow Stevens Dr. past the generating station. Just before reaching the Wye Barricade gate to the Department of Energy Hanford site, turn left to follow the sign for "Rte 10/To 240" onto the short spur road. Turn left again at the stop sign. LIGO is about one mile down the road on the right. If you end up at the Wye Barricade, the guard at the gate will point you in the right direction.

GPS Coordinates

46° 27' 17.2836" N     119° 24' 26.6256" W

Latitude / Longitude

46.454801, -119.407396

 

The links below provide Google Maps that connect LIGO Hanford to various regional locations.  If you need additional information about our location, call 509-372-8106 or email outreach@ligo-wa.caltech.edu.