Los Andes to Valle Nevado is about 83 road miles (133 km): roughly 2 h 21 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 | 83 mi (133 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | E-57 → G-21 → G-251 |
| Regions on the route | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Los Andes to Valle Nevado: the shape of the trip
G-21 (19 mi) and G-251 (9 mi) carry about 34% of the 83 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Los Andes to Valle Nevado, 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 | 6–55 | 49 | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| G-21 | 55–74 | 19 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| G-251 | 74–83 | 9 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
- Mile 15 of this route: Valparaíso → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Valle Nevado
- Nature and outdoors: Colina Thermal Baths (mile 27), Laguna Piedra Roja (mile 35), Jardín Botánico Mapulemu (mile 47), Rosaleda del Parque Araucano (mile 50), Parque natural San Carlos de Apoquindo (mile 57), Apoquindo Waterfall (mile 58)
- Museums and history: Museo Histórico Dominico (mile 46), Museo de la Chilenidad Benjamín Mackenna Besa (mile 52)
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.
Laguna Piedra Roja
Laguna Piedra Roja is an artificial lagoon in Chicureo, in the Colina commune of Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region.
Museo Histórico Dominico
The Museo Histórico Dominico is housed in the Recoleta Dominica Heritage Center, on the grounds of the Recoleta Dominica church and convent.
Jardín Botánico Mapulemu
Rosaleda del Parque Araucano
Inside Santiago's Parque Araucano, this 2,000-square-meter rose garden displays a range of rose species and varieties.
Museo de la Chilenidad Benjamín Mackenna Besa
Housed in La Llavería at the Santa Rosa de Apoquindo estate in Las Condes, Santiago, this museum's three galleries explore how the horse, the land and its people shaped Chilean identity.
Parque natural San Carlos de Apoquindo
On the east side of Las Condes, Parque natural San Carlos de Apoquindo offers mountain bike trails and hiking routes up to summits such as Alto Las Vizcachas, Morro del Guayacán and Cerro Provincia.
Apoquindo Waterfall
Fed by snowmelt from Cerro San Ramón and Cerro Provincia, Apoquindo Waterfall lies in Aguas de Ramón Natural Park on the east side of Santiago, near Apoquindo.
More drives to Valle Nevado
- Santiago, Chile to Valle Nevado
- Algarrobo to Valle Nevado
- Valparaíso to Valle Nevado
- Viña del Mar to Valle Nevado
- Reñaca to Valle Nevado
- Coquimbo to Valle Nevado
From Los Andes to other places in Chile
- Los Andes to Reñaca
- Los Andes to El Colorado
- Los Andes to Quintay
- Los Andes to Algarrobo
- Los Andes to Vicuña
- Los Andes to Pisco Elqui
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Los Andes to Valle Nevado?
About 2 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 83 miles.
What is the driving distance from Los Andes to Valle Nevado?
About 83 miles (133 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 Valle Nevado?
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 Los Andes to Valle Nevado use?
In order: E-57, G-21 and G-251. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Los Andes and Valle Nevado?
Closest to the road: Museo Histórico Dominico (museum, mile 46, 2 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico Mapulemu (botanical garden, mile 47, 1 mi from the route); Rosaleda del Parque Araucano (rose garden, mile 50, 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.