Coyhaique to Chaitén is about 252 road miles (406 km): roughly 6 h 5 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night, especially if alone.”
| Total distance | 252 mi (406 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 5 min |
| Regions on the route | Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, Los Lagos |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Coyhaique–Chaitén drive in a few lines
It runs through 2 regions: Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, Los Lagos. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Coyhaique to Chaitén
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–252 | 252 | Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, Los Lagos |
- Mile 182 of this route: Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo → Los Lagos (region line)
What to see on the way from Coyhaique to Chaitén
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lago Las Torres (mile 77)
- Nature and outdoors: Coyhaique National Reserve (mile 12), Lago Las Torres (mile 77), Laguna Témpanos (mile 124), Cascada de Ventisquero Colgante (mile 124), Puyuhuapi Thermal Baths (mile 128), Queulat National Park (mile 133), Lago Rosselot National Reserve (mile 157)
Coyhaique National Reserve
Coyhaique National Reserve is a national reserve in southern Chile's Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region.
Lago Las Torres
Lago Las Torres is a body of surface water bordering the Lago Las Torres National Reserve in the Aysén Region of Chile.
Laguna Témpanos
Inside Queulat National Park in the Aysén Region, Laguna Témpanos is a lake drained by the Ventisquero Chico River, which meets the Queulat River at Seno Ventisquero.
Cascada de Ventisquero Colgante
Inside Queulat National Park, about 10 miles south of Puyuhuapi, meltwater from the Ventisquero Colgante glacier plunges in a single vertical drop before sliding over angled bedrock toward the Témpanos River.
Puyuhuapi Thermal Baths
These hot springs (Termas de Puyuhuapi) sit beside the Carretera Austral in Chile's Aysén Region, 16 kilometers south of the village of Puyuhuapi and 225 kilometers by road from Coyhaique.
Queulat National Park
Queulat National Park protects a stretch of Chile's Aysén Region, with the Cisnes River forming its southern edge and Lago Rosselot National Reserve as its neighbor.
Lago Rosselot National Reserve
Named after Rosselot Lake, this nature reserve in Chile's Aysén Region lies just north of Queulat National Park, on the east side of the Carretera Austral.
More drives to Chaitén
- San Carlos de Bariloche to Chaitén, Chile
- Puerto Madryn to Chaitén, Chile
- Rawson to Chaitén, Chile
- San Martín de los Andes to Chaitén, Chile
- El Bolsón to Chaitén, Chile
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Coyhaique to Chaitén?
About 6 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 252 miles.
How far is Chaitén from Coyhaique by car?
About 252 miles (406 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 Coyhaique to Chaitén drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Coyhaique and Chaitén?
Closest to the road: Coyhaique National Reserve (national reserve of Chile, mile 12, 2 mi from the route); Lago Las Torres (lagoon, mile 77, 0.5 mi from the route); Laguna Témpanos (lake, mile 124, 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.