By road, Neuquén and Rawson are about 462 miles (744 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 5 min of driving.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Total distance | 462 mi (744 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN22 → RN250 → RP2 → RN3 → RP7 |
| Provinces on the route | Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Neuquén to Rawson: the shape of the trip
RN3 (198 mi) and RN22 (133 mi) carry about 72% of the 462 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Neuquén to Rawson
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Neuquén, Río Negro |
| RN22 | 7–140 | 133 | Río Negro |
| RN250 | 140–198 | 58 | Río Negro |
| RP2 | 198–255 | 57 | Río Negro |
| RN3 | 255–453 | 198 | Río Negro, Chubut |
| RP7 | 453–462 | 9 | Chubut |
- Mile 2 of this route: Neuquén → Río Negro (province line)
- Mile 361 of this route: Río Negro → Chubut (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Rawson
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado (mile 28)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado (mile 28), Área natural protegida Bahía de San Antonio (mile 258)
- Museums and history: Estación Cultural Lucinda Larrosa Museum (mile 8), Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado (mile 28), Museum of Paleontology Egidio Feruglio (mile 450)
Estación Cultural Lucinda Larrosa Museum
Beside provincial route 65 in General Fernández Oro, Río Negro, this museum and cultural center started as an archaeological and regional history museum and now hosts rotating art exhibitions.
Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado
In General Roca, Río Negro, the Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado is a natural sciences museum noted for its scientific contributions and heritage collections.
Área natural protegida Bahía de San Antonio
On the San Matías Gulf in Argentina's Río Negro province, the Bahía de San Antonio protected area was set up in 1993 to safeguard a seabird breeding zone and a stopover for migratory birds.
Museum of Paleontology Egidio Feruglio
Fossils of Patagonia's ancient animals and plants fill the Museum of Paleontology Egidio Feruglio in Trelew, a research and exhibition center tracing how the region changed over geological time.
Once you reach Rawson
Malvinas Soldier Museum
Opened in 2008 in Rawson, Chubut, this museum documents the Falklands (Malvinas) War from the soldiers' point of view with photos, magazines, newspapers, replica letters and military equipment.
More drives to Rawson
From Neuquén to other places in Argentina
- Neuquén to San Antonio Oeste
- Neuquén to Santa Rosa
- Neuquén to Balneario El Cóndor
- Neuquén to Sierra de La Ventana
- Neuquén to Puerto Madryn
- Neuquén to Necochea
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Neuquén to Rawson?
About 9 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 462 miles.
What is the driving distance from Neuquén to Rawson?
About 462 miles (744 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 Neuquén to Rawson?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Neuquén to Rawson use?
In order: RN22, RN250, RP2, RN3 and RP7. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Neuquén to Rawson?
Closest to the road: Estación Cultural Lucinda Larrosa Museum (museum, mile 8, 2 mi from the route); Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado (museum, mile 28, 1 mi from the route); Museum of Paleontology Egidio Feruglio (paleontological museum, mile 450, 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.