Plan on about 6 h 56 min of driving for the 332-mile (534 km) trip from Pucón to Pelluhue, before any stops.
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.”
| Total distance | 332 mi (534 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | M-50-K |
| Regions on the route | La Araucanía, Bío-Bío, Ñuble, Maule |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Pucón to Pelluhue: the shape of the trip
M-50-K (17 mi) carries about 5% of the 332 miles. It runs through 4 regions: La Araucanía, Bío-Bío, Ñuble, Maule. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pucón to Pelluhue
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–275 | 275 | La Araucanía, Bío-Bío, Ñuble, Maule |
| connecting roads | 275–278 | 3 | Maule |
| local roads | 278–309 | 31 | Maule |
| connecting roads | 309–311 | 2 | Maule |
| M-50-K | 311–328 | 17 | Maule |
| local roads | 328–332 | 4 | Maule |
- Mile 137 of this route: La Araucanía → Bío-Bío (region line)
- Mile 208 of this route: Bío-Bío → Ñuble (region line)
- Mile 269 of this route: Ñuble → Maule (region line)
What to see on the way from Pucón to Pelluhue
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Villarrica (mile 17), Cerro Ñielol Natural Monument (mile 68), Teatro Municipal de Collipulli (mile 127), Laja Falls (mile 190), Casa natal de Violeta Parra (mile 253)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro Ñielol Natural Monument (mile 68), Laja Falls (mile 190)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Villarrica (mile 17), St. Joseph Cathedral, Temuco (mile 67), St. Mary of the Angels Cathedral (mile 167), Museo Interactivo Claudio Arrau León (mile 238), Casa natal de Violeta Parra (mile 253)
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.
St. Joseph Cathedral, Temuco
Also known as Temuco Cathedral, St. Joseph Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral church of the city of Temuco, Chile.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Museo Interactivo Claudio Arrau León
On the grounds where pianist Claudio Arrau once lived in Chillán, this museum presents his life and artistic career in a building listed for historic conservation.
Casa natal de Violeta Parra
Violeta Parra's birthplace in San Carlos, in Chile's Ñuble region, is now a cultural center and house museum dedicated to sharing her life and work.
When you get to Pelluhue
Los Ruiles National Reserve
Los Ruiles National Reserve, in Cauquenes Province of the Maule Region, has two sections protecting enclaves of native forest home to several threatened and endangered species.
More drives to Pelluhue
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- Santiago, Chile to Pelluhue
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- Valparaíso to Pelluhue
From Pucón to other places in Chile
- Pucón to Curacautín
- Pucón to Monte Águila
- Pucón to Santa Cruz, Chile
- Pucón to Pichilemu
- Pucón to El Colorado
- Pucón to Valle Nevado
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pucón to Pelluhue?
About 6 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 332 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pucón to Pelluhue?
About 332 miles (534 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 Pucón to Pelluhue drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Pucón to Pelluhue?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Villarrica (cathedral, mile 17, 0.3 mi from the route); Cerro Ñielol Natural Monument (nature area, mile 68, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal de Collipulli (theater, mile 127, 0.3 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.