Plan on about 10 h 12 min of driving for the 535-mile (861 km) trip from Los Andes to Pucón, before any stops.
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.”
| Distance | 535 mi (861 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 12 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 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Los Andes–Pucón drive in a few lines
E-57 (4 mi) carries about 1% of the 535 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.
Road-by-road breakdown: Los Andes to Pucón
| 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 | 43–485 | 442 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Bío-Bío, La Araucanía |
| connecting roads | 485–486 | 1 | La Araucanía |
| local roads | 486–535 | 49 | 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Los Andes and Pucón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Buin Zoo (mile 68), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 119), Cerro Ñielol Natural Monument (mile 467), Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Villarrica (mile 519)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales y Arqueología Profesor Pedro Ramírez Fuentes (mile 297), Cerro Ñielol Natural Monument (mile 467)
- Museums and history: Chilean Historical and Military Museum (mile 50), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 119), St. Augustine Cathedral, Talca (mile 206), Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales y Arqueología Profesor Pedro Ramírez Fuentes (mile 297), Mural de María Martner a Bernardo O'Higgins (mile 300), St. Mary of the Angels Cathedral (mile 368), Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Villarrica (mile 519)
- With kids: Buin Zoo (mile 68)
Chilean Historical and Military Museum
Founded in 1895 and run by the Chilean Army, this Santiago museum of military history has occupied the 19th-century Alcázar, a former military academy and National Historic Monument, since 1997.
Buin Zoo
Buin Zoo is a bioparque in the commune of Buin, Santiago Metropolitan Region, and a member of the Latin American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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.
St. Augustine Cathedral, Talca
Also known as Talca Cathedral, St. Augustine Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Talca, Chile, dedicated to Saint Augustine.
Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales y Arqueología Profesor Pedro Ramírez Fuentes
A public museum in Chillán, the Museo Pedro Ramírez Fuentes covers science education in entomology, archaeology, paleontology, mineralogy, and botany.
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.
St. Mary of the Angels Cathedral
Los Ángeles Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Angels, is the Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Santa María de Los Ángeles in Chile.
Cerro Ñielol Natural Monument
Inside the city of Temuco, Cerro Ñielol Natural Monument protects a hill that rises to 335 meters, the highest point in the city, in Chile's Araucanía Region.
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Villarrica
Villarrica Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral and seat of the Diocese of Villarrica, located in the town of the same name in Chile's Araucanía Region.
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- Santiago, Chile to Pucón
From Los Andes to other places in Chile
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Los Andes to Pucón?
About 10 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 535 miles.
What is the driving distance from Los Andes to Pucón?
About 535 miles (861 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 Pucón?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Los Andes to Pucón?
Closest to the road: Buin Zoo (zoo, mile 68, 0.2 mi from the route); Cerro Ñielol Natural Monument (nature area, mile 467, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Villarrica (cathedral, mile 519, 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.