DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Seattle
Route #1
Take I-90 going EAST for approx. 92 miles.
Take the State Highway 970 NORTH exit, exit number 85, towards
WENATCHEE.
State Highway 970 becomes US Highway 97 for approx. 35 miles.
Take exit west(Leavenworth) onto US Highway 2 which will take you
all the way to Leavenworth (5 miles).
Route #2
Take Hwy 2 going EAST for approx 83 miles
You will go over Stevens Pass and drive the scenic Tumwater Canyon
From Spokane
Take I-90 going WEST
Take the State Highway 970 NORTH exit towards WENATCHEE.
State Highway 970 becomes US Highway 97 for approx. 35 miles.
Take exit west(Leavenworth) onto US Highway 2 which will take you
all the way to Leavenworth (5 miles).
Howard Johnson Inn is located just a short walk to downtown
Leavenworth where you can enjoy great shopping, music, restaurants
of all kinds including several featuring German cuisine.
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Be Prepared for Winter Driving
Protect yourself and your passengers. Allow extra time to reach
your destination during inclement weather. It takes only one
unprepared or careless driver to slow or stop traffic.
Practice the following:
- Drive for
conditions - slower speeds, slower acceleration.
- Check to see
if you have traction tires.
- Know what the
traction advisories mean.
- Watch a video
to learn how to install tire chains.
- Do not use
cruise control.
- Four-wheel
and all-wheel vehicles do not stop or steer better on ice.
- Leave extra
room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
- Slow down
when approaching intersections, offramps, bridges, or shady
spots.
- If you find
yourself behind a snowplow, slow down and give the plow a
little extra room.
- Slow down and
be extra cautious near the chain-up and removal areas. There
are often people out of their vehicles.
- Keep your
fuel tank full - don't let it fall below half a tank on
winter trips.
- Program your
radio for traffic reports and emergency messages (for WSDOT
radio: 530 and 1610 AM).
What to carry on winter trips:
Winter Driving Supply
Checklist
- Keep a basic
winter survival kit in your vehicle: flashlight, batteries,
blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, first-aid kit.
- Load your car
with winter travel gear : tire chains, ice
scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, road flares.
- See more
winter preparedness tips at Take Winter By Storm website.
What would cause the pass to
close:
Blocking Vehicles
Avalanche Control
When possible avalanche control work is scheduled at night
when traffic volumes are low. WSDOT attempts to provide
advance notice, but in an emergency, it's not always
possible.
Road Clearing
If there is heavy snow in a short amount of time, road crews
may close the pass to clear ice and snow from the travel
lanes.
CLICK HERE FOR PASS REPORT
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