Los Andes to Curacautín is about 465 road miles (749 km): roughly 8 h 47 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: “Driving in Chile is relatively safe.”
| Distance | 465 mi (749 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | E-57 |
| Regions on the route | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Bío-Bío, La Araucanía |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Los Andes to Curacautín is like
E-57 (4 mi) carries about 1% of the 465 miles. It runs through 7 regions: Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Bío-Bío, La Araucanía. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Los Andes to Curacautín, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Valparaíso |
| E-57 | 1–5 | 4 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 6–42 | 36 | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 43–429 | 386 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Bío-Bío, La Araucanía |
| connecting roads | 429–430 | 1 | La Araucanía |
| local roads | 430–465 | 35 | La Araucanía |
- Mile 15 of this route: Valparaíso → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins (region line)
- Mile 155 of this route: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins → Maule (region line)
- Mile 267 of this route: Maule → Ñuble (region line)
- Mile 327 of this route: Ñuble → Bío-Bío (region line)
- Mile 398 of this route: Bío-Bío → La Araucanía (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Curacautín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo Cerrillos (mile 52), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 119), Laja Falls (mile 345), Teatro Municipal de Collipulli (mile 408)
- Nature and outdoors: Laja Falls (mile 345), Tolhuaca National Park (mile 452)
- Museums and history: Londres 38 (mile 48), Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo Cerrillos (mile 52), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 119), St. Ambrose Cathedral, Linares (mile 236), Museo Marta Colvin (mile 296)
Londres 38
In downtown Santiago, Londres 38 is the building the DINA used as a detention and torture center for opponents of the Pinochet dictatorship, code-named Yucatán.
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.
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.
Teatro Regional del Maule
Known as the TRM, the Teatro Regional del Maule in Talca opened on September 5, 2005, and its main hall seats 1,028 people.
St. Ambrose Cathedral, Linares
Linares Cathedral, dedicated to St. Ambrose, is the Catholic cathedral and seat of the Diocese of Linares in Chile's Maule Region.
Museo Marta Colvin
On the Fernando May campus of the Universidad del Bío-Bío in Chillán, Museo Marta Colvin presents the life and work of local sculptor Marta Colvin. It opened on July 15, 2011.
Laja Falls
Beside Ruta 5 about 25 km from Los Ángeles, the Laja River pours over four cascades up to roughly 35 meters high, cut into basalt left by ancient lava flows from the Antuco volcano.
Teatro Municipal de Collipulli
Opened in 1942, the Teatro Municipal de Collipulli is a public cultural venue in this Malleco Province town in northern La Araucanía, and one of the commune's main architectural and cultural landmarks.
Tolhuaca National Park
Created on October 16, 1935, Tolhuaca National Park began with 3,500 hectares taken from the Malleco National Reserve and gained a second section of that reserve in 1985.
More drives to Curacautín
- Villa Mercedes to Curacautín
- Talca to Curacautín
- Curicó to Curacautín
- Rancagua to Curacautín
- Santiago, Chile to Curacautín
- Valparaíso to Curacautín
From Los Andes to other places in Chile
- Los Andes to Reñaca
- Los Andes to El Colorado
- Los Andes to Valle Nevado
- Los Andes to Quintay
- Los Andes to Algarrobo
- Los Andes to Vicuña
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Los Andes to Curacautín?
About 8 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 465 miles.
How far is Curacautín from Los Andes by car?
About 465 miles (749 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.
Is it safe to drive from Los Andes to Curacautín?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Los Andes and Curacautín?
Closest to the road: Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo Cerrillos (art museum, mile 52, 0.7 mi from the route); Laja Falls (waterfall, mile 345, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal de Collipulli (theater, mile 408, 0.2 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.