By road, Comodoro Rivadavia and Río Gallegos are about 483 miles (777 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 50 min of driving.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Distance | 483 mi (777 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN3 |
| Provinces on the route | Chubut, Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Comodoro Rivadavia to Río Gallegos: the shape of the trip
RN3 (476 mi) carries about 99% of the 483 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Chubut, Santa Cruz. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Comodoro Rivadavia and Río Gallegos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Chubut |
| RN3 | 4–480 | 476 | Chubut, Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 480–483 | 3 | Santa Cruz |
- Mile 16 of this route: Chubut → Santa Cruz (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Comodoro Rivadavia and Río Gallegos
- Nature and outdoors: Balneario Rada Tilly (mile 7), Monte León National Park (mile 357)
- Museums and history: Rada Tilly Regional Museum (mile 7)
Rada Tilly Regional Museum
In the center of Rada Tilly in Chubut, Argentina, the Rada Tilly Regional Museum (Museo Regional Rada Tilly) is a cultural space in the town.
Balneario Rada Tilly
Stretching 4,220 meters between Punta Piedras and Punta del Marqués on the San Jorge Gulf, the beach at Rada Tilly is billed as the southernmost resort beach in the Americas.
Monte León National Park
Established in 2004 in Santa Cruz Province, Monte León National Park protects Patagonian steppe and coastline along with several valuable paleontological sites.
Once you reach Río Gallegos
Catedral de Río Gallegos
Built in 1899 of wood and sheet metal in an English style borrowed from local immigrant houses, the Catedral de Río Gallegos is described as the oldest church in Argentine Patagonia.
Museo Regional Provincial Padre Manuel Jesús Molina
Natural history, anthropology and local history share the halls of this provincial museum in Río Gallegos, the Museo Regional Provincial Padre Manuel Jesús Molina.
Roberto Galian Railway Museum
In the city of Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, you'll find the Roberto Galian Railway Museum (Museo Ferroviario Roberto Galián).
More drives to Río Gallegos
From Comodoro Rivadavia to other places in Argentina
- Comodoro Rivadavia to San Antonio Oeste
- Comodoro Rivadavia to Viedma
- Comodoro Rivadavia to Balneario El Cóndor
- Comodoro Rivadavia to San Carlos de Bariloche
- Comodoro Rivadavia to El Bolsón
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Comodoro Rivadavia to Río Gallegos?
About 8 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 483 miles.
How far is Río Gallegos from Comodoro Rivadavia by car?
About 483 miles (777 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Comodoro Rivadavia to Río Gallegos drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Comodoro Rivadavia and Río Gallegos?
Closest to the road: Rada Tilly Regional Museum (museum, mile 7, 1 mi from the route); Balneario Rada Tilly (beach, mile 7, 1 mi from the route); Monte León National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 357, 2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.