Curicó to Portillo is about 213 road miles (342 km): roughly 4 h 30 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 by road | 213 mi (342 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | E-57 → E-61 → E-773 |
| Regions on the route | Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Curicó to Portillo: the shape of the trip
E-61 (6 mi) and E-773 (5 mi) carry about 5% of the 213 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Curicó to Portillo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–124 | 124 | Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 124–126 | 2 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 126–162 | 36 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| E-57 | 162–166 | 4 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 166–168 | 2 | Valparaíso |
| E-61 | 168–174 | 6 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 174–208 | 34 | Valparaíso |
| E-773 | 208–213 | 5 | Valparaíso |
- Mile 13 of this route: Maule → Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins (region line)
- Mile 84 of this route: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
What to see on the way from Curicó to Portillo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo Cerrillos (mile 116), Santiago Railway Museum (mile 119), Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes (mile 161)
- Nature and outdoors: Lobo Thermal Baths (mile 176), Río Blanco National Reserve (mile 187)
- Museums and history: Open Air Museum San Miguel (mile 116), Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo Cerrillos (mile 116), Centro Cultural Palacio de La Moneda (mile 119), Santiago Railway Museum (mile 119)
Teatro Municipal de San Fernando
Teatro Municipal de San Fernando is a public theater in the commune of San Fernando, Colchagua Province, in Chile's Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins Region.
Teatro Regional Lucho Gatica
In Rancagua, Teatro Regional Lucho Gatica is a theater devoted to the performing arts.
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.
Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo Cerrillos
Housed in the old modernist terminal of Los Cerrillos airport in Santiago, this contemporary art center opened in 2016 for temporary exhibitions and Chilean art from 1967 onward.
Centro Cultural Palacio de La Moneda
Set beneath Plaza de la Ciudadanía on the south side of La Moneda Palace, the Centro Cultural Palacio de La Moneda is a cultural center in Santiago.
Santiago Railway Museum
Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes
Pilgrims come to the Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes in Rinconada, Valparaíso Region, to venerate the relics of Saint Teresa of the Andes, Chile's first saint. The shrine was built to receive thousands of the faithful.
Lobo Thermal Baths
Thermal springs in Chile's Valparaíso Region, the Lobo Thermal Baths (Baños de Lobo) are used for both therapeutic soaking and tourism.
Río Blanco National Reserve
Río Blanco National Reserve is a protected area in Chile's Valparaíso Region, about 60 kilometers northeast of Santiago.
More drives to Portillo
- Santiago, Chile to Portillo
- El Colorado to Portillo
- Viña del Mar to Portillo
- Valparaíso to Portillo
- Algarrobo to Portillo
- Coquimbo to Portillo
From Curicó to other places in Chile
- Curicó to El Colorado
- Curicó to Valle Nevado
- Curicó to Los Andes
- Curicó to Algarrobo
- Curicó to Quintay
- Curicó to Reñaca
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Curicó to Portillo?
About 4 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 213 miles.
How far is Portillo from Curicó by car?
About 213 miles (342 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 Curicó to Portillo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Curicó to Portillo use?
In order: E-57, E-61 and E-773. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Curicó to Portillo?
Closest to the road: Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo Cerrillos (art museum, mile 116, 0.7 mi from the route); Santiago Railway Museum (railway museum, mile 119, 0.4 mi from the route); Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes (convent of discalced carmelite nuns, mile 161, 0.5 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.