The Wayro route from Neuquén to Sierra de La Ventana is 398 miles (641 km), about 8 h 20 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance | 398 mi (641 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN22 → RN3 → RN33 → 007-06 → 007-05 → RP51 → RP72 |
| Provinces on the route | Neuquén, Río Negro, La Pampa, Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Neuquén–Sierra de La Ventana drive in a few lines
RN22 (306 mi) and RP51 (42 mi) carry about 87% of the 398 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Neuquén, Río Negro, La Pampa, Buenos Aires. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Neuquén and Sierra de La Ventana
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Neuquén, Río Negro |
| RN22 | 7–313 | 306 | Río Negro, La Pampa, Buenos Aires |
| RN3 | 313–327 | 14 | Buenos Aires |
| RN33 | 327–331 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
| 007-06 | 331–335 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
| 007-05 | 335–338 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| RP51 | 338–380 | 42 | Buenos Aires |
| RP72 | 380–398 | 18 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 2 of this route: Neuquén → Río Negro (province line)
- Mile 227 of this route: Río Negro → La Pampa (province line)
- Mile 267 of this route: La Pampa → Buenos Aires (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Neuquén and Sierra de La Ventana
- 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)
- Museums and history: Estación Cultural Lucinda Larrosa Museum (mile 8), Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado (mile 28), Museo Fortín Cuatreros (mile 322), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Bahía Blanca (mile 335)
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.
Museo Fortín Cuatreros
Museo Fortín Cuatreros is a museum that sits at the corner of Alvarado Street and an avenue.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Bahía Blanca
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Bahía Blanca is an art museum in the city of Bahía Blanca, Argentina.
Teatro Municipal
Teatro Municipal de Bahía Blanca is a cultural center in the city of the same name, staging around 300 performances a year.
More drives to Sierra de La Ventana
- Viedma to Sierra de La Ventana
- Balneario El Cóndor to Sierra de La Ventana
- Puerto Madryn to Sierra de La Ventana
- Rawson to Sierra de La Ventana
- Tigre to Sierra de La Ventana
- Buenos Aires to Sierra de La Ventana
From Neuquén to other places in Argentina
- Neuquén to San Antonio Oeste
- Neuquén to Santa Rosa
- Neuquén to Balneario El Cóndor
- Neuquén to Puerto Madryn
- Neuquén to Rawson
- Neuquén to Necochea
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Neuquén to Sierra de La Ventana?
About 8 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 398 miles.
How far is Sierra de La Ventana from Neuquén by car?
About 398 miles (641 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 Neuquén to Sierra de La Ventana drive?
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 Sierra de La Ventana use?
In order: RN22, RN3, RN33, 007-06, 007-05, RP51 and RP72. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Neuquén to Sierra de La Ventana?
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); Museo Fortín Cuatreros (museum, mile 322, 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.