Rawson to Esquel is about 388 road miles (624 km): roughly 7 h 20 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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.”
| Distance | 388 mi (624 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | RP7 → RN25 → RN40 → RN259 |
| Provinces on the route | Chubut |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Rawson to Esquel: the shape of the trip
RN25 (315 mi) and RN40 (54 mi) carry about 95% of the 388 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Rawson to Esquel
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Chubut |
| RP7 | 1–9 | 8 | Chubut |
| connecting roads | 9–12 | 3 | Chubut |
| RN25 | 12–327 | 315 | Chubut |
| RN40 | 327–381 | 54 | Chubut |
| RN259 | 381–388 | 7 | Chubut |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Rawson and Esquel
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Paleontology Egidio Feruglio (mile 14), María Auxiliadora Church (mile 14), Gaiman Regional Historical Museum (mile 23)
- Museums and history: Museum of Paleontology Egidio Feruglio (mile 14), María Auxiliadora Church (mile 14), Gaiman Regional Historical Museum (mile 23)
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.
María Auxiliadora Church
Facing the main plaza on San Martín Street in Trelew, Chubut, the Catedral de María Auxiliadora has been the cathedral of the Diocese of Rawson since 2023.
Gaiman Regional Historical Museum
Housed in Gaiman's former train station, the Gaiman Regional Historical Museum is run by the municipality with support from the Welsh association Asociación Galesa de Educación y Cultura Camwy.
More drives to Esquel
- Puerto Madryn to Esquel
- Neuquén to Esquel
- Temuco to Esquel, Argentina
- Puerto Montt to Esquel, Argentina
- Valdivia to Esquel, Argentina
- Puerto Varas to Esquel, Argentina
From Rawson to other places in Argentina
- Rawson to Puerto San Julián
- Rawson to San Antonio Oeste
- Rawson to Balneario El Cóndor
- Rawson to Sierra de La Ventana
- Rawson to Villa El Chocón
- Rawson to El Bolsón
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rawson to Esquel?
About 7 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rawson to Esquel?
About 388 miles (624 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 Rawson to Esquel 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 Rawson to Esquel use?
In order: RP7, RN25, RN40 and RN259. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rawson and Esquel?
Closest to the road: Museum of Paleontology Egidio Feruglio (paleontological museum, mile 14, 0.8 mi from the route); María Auxiliadora Church (cathedral, mile 14, 0.9 mi from the route); Gaiman Regional Historical Museum (museum, mile 23, 0.6 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.