Winthrop, WA driving directions

Driving to Winthrop
& the Methow Valley
In Washington State's Beautiful North Cascade Mountains

Finding your way to the Chewuch Inn is easy, we sit just two blocks off of Highway 20 just South of the Methow River bridge. Use the directions and maps below to make getting here easier. During the winter months, visitors flock to the Methow Valley for it’s incredible X-country ski trail system and Winter activities. The Methow Valley weather is sunny most of the year, the Summer temperature average, is in the 80’s (* F), while the Winter temperature average, is in the 20’s (*F). The Methow Valleys dry climate in summer is a striking contrast to the winter months, when the Valley gets most of it’s precipitation in the form of snow. Getting to Winthrop from the Puget Sound basin requires traveling over one of several North Cascade Mountain passes. The following links will help you with your travel plans.

Approximate milage from...
Seattle - 232
Wenatchee - 98
Spokane - 182

Washington State offers two major International Airports.
Seatac International, Seattle and Spokane International, Spokane
Pangborn Memorial, Wenatchee is Central Washingtons regional airport.

Charter Service - Catlin Flying Service 509-996-4402

Private Pilots
We are happy to pick up our guests with advanced notice at either airport (509-996-3107), however Twisp Airport does have a seasonal courtesy car available on a first come basis.
Methow Valley State Airport (S52) is at the NC Smoke Jumper base, it has 5050' hard surface air strip. It is closest to Winthrop. Web Cam
Twisp Airport (2S0) has a 2701' hard surface air strip. Visit their website.

Ground Transportation
The "Gabby Cabby" in Twisp 509-341-5650

From the West
Winthrop is accessible from the North Cascade Scenic Hwy 20 over Rainy Pass and Washington Pass (except for the winter months) and year around via Hwy 2 over Stevens Pass and I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass / Hwy 97, Blewett Pass.

From the East

Winthrop can be reached from the East by Hwy 20, Hwy 2 or I-90/ Hwy 97

Plan on at least 4 to 5 hours of travel time under normal conditions from either Spokane or Seattle.

North Cascade Mountains Regional Map

Local Winthrop map