The Wayro route from Los Andes to Monte Águila is 341 miles (548 km), about 6 h 22 min of driving without stops.
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.”
| Total distance | 341 mi (548 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | E-57 → Q-606 |
| Regions on the route | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Bío-Bío |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Los Andes to Monte Águila is like
E-57 (4 mi) and Q-606 (4 mi) carry about 2% of the 341 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Bío-Bío. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Los Andes to Monte Águila, 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 | 43–337 | 294 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Bío-Bío |
| Q-606 | 337–341 | 4 | Bío-Bío |
- 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)
Where to stop on the way to Monte Águila
- Nature and outdoors: Colina Thermal Baths (mile 27)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arte Sagrado (mile 48), Museo Arqueológico de Santiago (mile 48), Pukara of La Compañía (mile 91), St. Ambrose Cathedral, Linares (mile 236), Museo San Francisco de Chillán (mile 296), Mural de María Martner a Bernardo O'Higgins (mile 299)
Colina Thermal Baths
In the north of Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region, the Colina Thermal Baths (Baños de Colina) are hot springs on the Colina River used for both medicinal and tourist purposes.
Museo de Arte Sagrado
Behind Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, the Museo de Arte Sagrado is a religious art museum with a courtyard and colonial architecture.
Museo Arqueológico de Santiago
The Museo Arqueológico de Santiago is an archaeology museum in the Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro area of Santiago.
Pukara of La Compañía
On the hill above the village of La Compañía, in Graneros, this site holds remains of a Promaucae fortress later used by the Incas, the southernmost surviving Inca structure.
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.
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.
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 San Francisco de Chillán
Part of the Franciscan heritage complex facing Plaza San Francisco in Chillán, this museum displays religious, historical, archaeological and natural history collections tied to the Franciscan Order.
Mural de María Martner a Bernardo O'Higgins
In Chillán Viejo's Parque Monumental Bernardo O'Higgins, on the former site of the home of O'Higgins and his mother Isabel Riquelme, sculptor María Martner created this untitled mosaic mural.
More drives to Monte Águila
- Talca to Monte Águila
- Pelluhue to Monte Águila
- Curicó to Monte Águila
- Pichilemu to Monte Águila
- Rancagua to Monte Águila
- Santiago, Chile to Monte Águila
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 Monte Águila?
About 6 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 341 miles.
What is the driving distance from Los Andes to Monte Águila?
About 341 miles (548 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 Los Andes to Monte Águila drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Los Andes to Monte Águila?
In order: E-57 and Q-606. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Los Andes and Monte Águila?
Closest to the road: Teatro Municipal de San Fernando (theater, mile 134, 1 mi from the route); Santuario de María Auxiliadora (shrine, mile 206, 1 mi from the route); Mural de María Martner a Bernardo O'Higgins (historic monument, mile 299, 1 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.