Los Ángeles to Quintay is about 389 road miles (626 km): roughly 7 h 15 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.”
| Total distance | 389 mi (626 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 15 min |
| Regions on the route | Bío-Bío, Ñuble, Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Los Ángeles to Quintay is like
It runs through 6 regions: Bío-Bío, Ñuble, Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Los Ángeles to Quintay, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–320 | 320 | Bío-Bío, Ñuble, Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 320–321 | 1 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 321–389 | 68 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
- Mile 40 of this route: Bío-Bío → Ñuble (region line)
- Mile 101 of this route: Ñuble → Maule (region line)
- Mile 213 of this route: Maule → Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins (region line)
- Mile 283 of this route: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 361 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Los Ángeles and Quintay
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Laja Falls (mile 21), Teatro Victoria (mile 200), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 248), Buin Zoo (mile 300)
- Nature and outdoors: Laja Falls (mile 21)
- Museums and history: St. Bartholomew Cathedral, Chillán (mile 70), Museo San Francisco de Chillán (mile 70), O'Higginiano Historical Museum (mile 162), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 248), Open Air Museum San Miguel (mile 313)
- With kids: Buin Zoo (mile 300)
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.
St. Bartholomew Cathedral, Chillán
Chillán Cathedral, dedicated to St. Bartholomew, is the seat of the Diocese of Chillán and stands in the city center opposite the Plaza de Armas, at Arauco and Libertad streets.
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.
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.
Teatro Victoria
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.
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.
Open Air Museum San Miguel
More than sixty urban art murals and mosaics cover apartment walls, houses, benches and kiosks in Villa San Miguel, forming this open-air museum in the San Miguel commune, south of Santiago.
Viña Casas del Bosque
Founded in 1993 in the Casablanca Valley, Viña Casas del Bosque is a winery growing cool-climate grapes like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, with restaurants Tanino and Casa Mirador on site.
More drives to Quintay
- Reñaca to Quintay
- Coquimbo to Quintay
- La Serena to Quintay
- Vicuña to Quintay
- Punta de Choros to Quintay
- Copiapó to Quintay
From Los Ángeles to other places in Chile
- Los Ángeles to Pelluhue
- Los Ángeles to Curicó
- Los Ángeles to Santa Cruz, Chile
- Los Ángeles to Pichilemu
- Los Ángeles to El Colorado
- Los Ángeles to Valle Nevado
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Los Ángeles to Quintay?
About 7 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 389 miles.
How far is Quintay from Los Ángeles by car?
About 389 miles (626 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 Ángeles to Quintay 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 Ángeles and Quintay?
Closest to the road: Laja Falls (waterfall, mile 21, 0.4 mi from the route); Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (basilica, mile 248, 0.7 mi from the route); Buin Zoo (zoo, mile 300, 0.1 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.