Directions​

Getting To Winthrop, WA

Winthrop, Washington, is on Highway 20 (North Cascade Highway) in the north-central part of Washington State. (Explore the Trails & Lakes region) No matter which way you enter Winthrop, the scenery is outstanding. The North Cascades Highway 20 is a national scenic byway that passes through the North Cascades National Park. This route is a very popular way to arrive and depart Winthrop when coming from the West and heading back to the West.

Important: During the winter months (usually mid-November through mid-April), Highway 20 through the North Cascades closes to vehicle traffic due to high snowfall and avalanche conditions.

Highway Conditions

Be sure to check with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on highway conditions before traveling at any time of the year*. Pay special attention to both Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass!

It is always a good idea to check the current road conditions on all Washington State Mountain Passes before traveling to Winthrop at any time of the year:

• 1-800-695-ROAD (1-800-695-7623)
• To hear travel information in Washington by phone simply dial 511 (Cell phone users close to the Washington border may have their call routed to other 511 systems, if this happens please use 1-800-695-7623)
• More ways to get up-to-date Travel Information by Phone
• or visit the WSDOT website

During the winter months (usually mid-November through mid-April), Highway 20 through the North Cascades closes to vehicle traffic due to high snowfall and avalanche conditions.

Directions From Seattle, WA: (Heading East)​

Option 1:

• I-90 East to Cle Elum
• Hwy 970 East to Hwy 97 North
• Hwy 2 East (& 97 North) to Wenatchee
• Continue on Hwy 97 North to Pateros
• Hwy 153 North to Twisp
• Hwy 20 West to Winthrop

Option 2:

• Hwy 2 East over Stevens Pass to Wenatchee
• Hwy 97 North to Pateros
• Hwy 153 North to Twisp
• Hwy 20 West to Winthrop

Option 3: (Closed in Winter!)

• I-5 North to Arlington
• Hwy 530 through Darrington to Hwy 20
• Hwy 20 East to Winthrop – CLOSED IN WINTER! (Closed November until April)

Option 4: (Closed in Winter!)

• I-5 North to Burlington
• Hwy 20 East to Winthrop – CLOSED IN WINTER! (Closed November until April)

Directions From Spokane, WA: (Heading West)​
Option 1: (This is the way.)

• Hwy 2 West to Wilbur
• Hwy 174 West (Grand Coulee & Chief Joseph Dams) to Bridgeport
• Hwy 17 North to Hwy 97 South to Pateros
• Hwy 153 North to Twisp
• Hwy 20 West to Winthrop