Pelluhue to Portillo is about 337 road miles (542 km): roughly 7 h 22 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: “Driving in Chile is relatively safe.”
| Distance by road | 337 mi (542 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | M-50-K → 126 N → L-30-K → E-57 → E-61 → E-773 |
| Regions on the route | Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Pelluhue to Portillo drive plays out
126 N (37 mi) and M-50-K (18 mi) carry about 16% of the 337 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Pelluhue to Portillo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Maule |
| M-50-K | 4–22 | 18 | Maule |
| local roads | 22–29 | 7 | Maule |
| 126 N | 29–66 | 37 | Maule |
| L-30-K | 66–71 | 5 | Maule |
| local roads | 71–248 | 177 | Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 248–250 | 2 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 250–286 | 36 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| E-57 | 286–290 | 4 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 290–292 | 2 | Valparaíso |
| E-61 | 292–298 | 6 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 298–332 | 34 | Valparaíso |
| E-773 | 332–337 | 5 | Valparaíso |
- Mile 137 of this route: Maule → Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins (region line)
- Mile 208 of this route: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 278 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
What to see on the way from Pelluhue to Portillo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio (mile 240), Centro Cultural Matucana 100 (mile 244), Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes (mile 285)
- Nature and outdoors: Río Blanco National Reserve (mile 311)
- Museums and history: St. Augustine Cathedral, Talca (mile 86), Pukara of La Compañía (mile 201), Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio (mile 240), Londres 38 (mile 244), Centro Cultural Matucana 100 (mile 244)
St. Augustine Cathedral, Talca
Also known as Talca Cathedral, St. Augustine Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Talca, Chile, dedicated to Saint Augustine.
Teatro Municipal de San Fernando
Teatro Municipal de San Fernando is a public theater in the commune of San Fernando, Colchagua Province, in Chile's Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins Region.
Pukara of La Compañía
On the hill above the village of La Compañía, in Graneros, this site holds remains of a Promaucae fortress later used by the Incas, the southernmost surviving Inca structure.
Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio
Chile's Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio is a national museum dedicated to sharing the country's aviation heritage with visitors.
Londres 38
In downtown Santiago, Londres 38 is the building the DINA used as a detention and torture center for opponents of the Pinochet dictatorship, code-named Yucatán.
Centro Cultural Matucana 100
Near Quinta Normal Park, Matucana 100 is a nonprofit cultural center in Estación Central hosting dance, theater, music, photography, visual arts and film programs.
Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes
Pilgrims come to the Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes in Rinconada, Valparaíso Region, to venerate the relics of Saint Teresa of the Andes, Chile's first saint. The shrine was built to receive thousands of the faithful.
Río Blanco National Reserve
Río Blanco National Reserve is a protected area in Chile's Valparaíso Region, about 60 kilometers northeast of Santiago.
More drives to Portillo
- Santiago, Chile to Portillo
- El Colorado to Portillo
- Viña del Mar to Portillo
- Valparaíso to Portillo
- Algarrobo to Portillo
- Coquimbo to Portillo
From Pelluhue to other places in Chile
- Pelluhue to Santa Cruz, Chile
- Pelluhue to El Colorado
- Pelluhue to Valle Nevado
- Pelluhue to Algarrobo
- Pelluhue to Quintay
- Pelluhue to Reñaca
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pelluhue to Portillo?
About 7 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 337 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pelluhue to Portillo?
About 337 miles (542 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 Pelluhue to Portillo?
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 Pelluhue to Portillo use?
In order: M-50-K, 126 N, L-30-K, E-57, E-61 and E-773. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pelluhue to Portillo?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio (museum, mile 240, 0.6 mi from the route); Centro Cultural Matucana 100 (art museum, mile 244, 0.7 mi from the route); Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes (convent of discalced carmelite nuns, mile 285, 0.4 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.