Coquimbo to Pelluhue is about 528 road miles (850 km): roughly 10 h 20 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Chile. Advisory issued: Chile August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Chile: “Secondary and mountain roads may be poorly maintained, poorly lit, and may lack guardrails.”
| Distance | 528 mi (850 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | L-30-K → 126 N → M-50-K |
| Regions on the route | Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Coquimbo to Pelluhue drive plays out
126 N (38 mi) and M-50-K (18 mi) carry about 11% of the 528 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Coquimbo to Pelluhue, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–457 | 457 | Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule |
| L-30-K | 457–462 | 5 | Maule |
| 126 N | 462–500 | 38 | Maule |
| local roads | 500–505 | 5 | Maule |
| connecting roads | 505–506 | 1 | Maule |
| M-50-K | 506–524 | 18 | Maule |
| local roads | 524–528 | 4 | Maule |
- Mile 165 of this route: Coquimbo → Valparaíso (region line)
- Mile 249 of this route: Valparaíso → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 321 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins (region line)
- Mile 392 of this route: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins → Maule (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Coquimbo and Pelluhue
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo (mile 296), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 356), Jardín botánico de la Universidad de Talca (mile 441)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park (mile 53), La Campana National Park (mile 225), Jardín botánico de la Universidad de Talca (mile 441)
- Museums and history: Estudio Mural (mile 285), Gabriela Mistral Gallery (mile 285), Open Air Museum San Miguel (mile 289), St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo (mile 296), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 356)
Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park
Near Ovalle in Chile's semi-arid north, Fray Jorge National Park shelters a fog-fed forest of species typical of southern Chile, such as olivillo and canelo. A short marked loop trail winds through it, and the park is a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
La Campana National Park
In Chile's coastal range northwest of Santiago, La Campana National Park protects the Chilean palm that Charles Darwin studied on his 1834 visit. Trails climb toward Cerro La Campana, and the park also holds petroglyphs and the Salto La Cortadera waterfall.
Estudio Mural
In Santiago's Barrio Brasil, Estudio Mural is an art center that also hosts artist residencies.
Gabriela Mistral Gallery
Founded in 1990, Galería Gabriela Mistral is a state-run cultural space in Santiago that shows work by both emerging and established Chilean artists.
Open Air Museum San Miguel
More than sixty urban art murals and mosaics cover apartment walls, houses, benches and kiosks in Villa San Miguel, forming this open-air museum in the San Miguel commune, south of Santiago.
St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo
Beside the Plaza de Armas of San Bernardo in metropolitan Santiago, St. Bernard Cathedral is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of San Bernardo.
Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo
A Catholic church in the city of Rengo, the Basílica de Santa Ana is one of Chile's nine minor basilicas, with roots going back to the colonial period.
Jardín botánico de la Universidad de Talca
Opened to the public in 2001, the University of Talca's 10-hectare botanical garden showcases plants from the Maule Region, Chile and around the world, including rare and threatened species.
Santuario de María Auxiliadora
Run by the Salesian order, the Sanctuary of María Auxiliadora is a Catholic church and shrine in Talca, in Chile's Maule Region, opened in 1915.
Once you reach Pelluhue
Los Ruiles National Reserve
Los Ruiles National Reserve, in Cauquenes Province of the Maule Region, has two sections protecting enclaves of native forest home to several threatened and endangered species.
More drives to Pelluhue
- Pichilemu to Pelluhue
- Rancagua to Pelluhue
- Santiago, Chile to Pelluhue
- Los Andes to Pelluhue
- Viña del Mar to Pelluhue
- Valparaíso to Pelluhue
From Coquimbo to other places in Chile
- Coquimbo to Copiapó
- Coquimbo to Caldera
- Coquimbo to Pisco Elqui
- Coquimbo to Quintay
- Coquimbo to Algarrobo
- Coquimbo to El Colorado
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Coquimbo to Pelluhue?
About 10 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 528 miles.
What is the driving distance from Coquimbo to Pelluhue?
About 528 miles (850 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 Coquimbo to Pelluhue drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Coquimbo to Pelluhue?
In order: L-30-K, 126 N and M-50-K. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Coquimbo and Pelluhue?
Closest to the road: St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo (cathedral, mile 296, 0.6 mi from the route); Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (basilica, mile 356, 0.7 mi from the route); Jardín botánico de la Universidad de Talca (botanical garden, mile 441, 0.3 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.