Directions
Winthrop is located on Highway 20 (North Cascades Highway) in north-central Washington. The North Cascades Highway is a very popular way to arrive and depart Winthrop when coming from the West and heading back to the West. No matter which direction you are coming from, the year-round scenic views are sure to amaze.
From Seattle Option 1
- I-5 North to Burlington
- Hwy 20 East North Cascade Scenic Highway to Winthrop*
From Seattle Option 2
- I-90 East to CleElum
- 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
From Seattle Option 3
- I-5 North to Everett
- Hwy 2 East to Wenatchee
- Hwy 97 North to Pateros
- Hwy 153 North to Twisp
- Hwy 20 West to Winthrop
FROM SPOKANE
- 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
From Vancouver Option 1
- I-5 South to Burlington
- Hwy 20 East North Cascade Scenic Highway to Winthrop*
From Vancouver Option 2
- I-5 South to Everett
- Hwy 2 East to Wenatchee
- Hwy 97 North to Pateros
- Hwy 153 North to Twisp
- Hwy 20 West to Winthrop
FROM OSOOYOS
- South on Hwy 97 which turns into Hwy 20
- Continue on Hwy 20 to Winthrop
*Always check the road conditions of your planned route beforehand. Some routes are prone to road closures and delays. Call 1 800 695 ROAD, or visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/passes for current conditions on all Washington State Mountain Passes.