By road, Los Andes and Villarrica are about 519 miles (835 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 42 min of driving.
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 | 519 mi (835 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 42 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 20.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Los Andes–Villarrica drive in a few lines
E-57 (4 mi) carries about 1% of the 519 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 Villarrica
| 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 | 486–519 | 33 | 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 Villarrica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo (mile 59), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 119), Teatro Municipal de Collipulli (mile 408), Cerro Ñielol Natural Monument (mile 467)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro Ñielol Natural Monument (mile 467)
- Museums and history: Museo de Artes Visuales (mile 48), St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo (mile 59), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 119), O'Higginiano Historical Museum (mile 206), Museo de Arte y Artesanía de Linares (mile 236), St. Mary of the Angels Cathedral (mile 368)
Museo de Artes Visuales
Next to the Museo Arqueológico de Santiago on Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro, the Museo de Artes Visuales is in Santiago's Barrio Lastarria.
St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo
Beside the Plaza de Armas of San Bernardo in metropolitan Santiago, St. Bernard Cathedral is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of San Bernardo.
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.
O'Higginiano Historical Museum
Housed in the Casa de la Independencia in Talca, the O'Higginiano Historical Museum is an art museum that has operated under its current name since August 20, 1964.
Museo de Arte y Artesanía de Linares
Founded in 1962 with works donated by Chilean artists, this museum in Linares, in Chile's Maule Region, specializes in art and crafts.
Teatro Municipal de Chillán
The Teatro Municipal de Chillán is a theater venue located in the city of Chillán, in Chile.
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.
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.
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.
When you get to Villarrica
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.
More drives to Villarrica
- Los Ángeles to Villarrica
- Villa Mercedes to Villarrica
- Concepción, Chile to Villarrica
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- Rancagua to Villarrica
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 is the drive from Los Andes to Villarrica?
About 9 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 519 miles.
What is the driving distance from Los Andes to Villarrica?
About 519 miles (835 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 Villarrica drive?
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 Villarrica?
Closest to the road: St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo (cathedral, mile 59, 0.6 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal de Collipulli (theater, mile 408, 0.2 mi from the route); Cerro Ñielol Natural Monument (nature area, mile 467, 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.