Valparaíso to Los Ángeles is about 385 road miles (620 km): roughly 7 h 4 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.”
| Total distance | 385 mi (620 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 4 min |
| Regions on the route | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Bío-Bío |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Valparaíso–Los Ángeles drive in a few lines
It runs through 6 regions: Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Bío-Bío. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Valparaíso to Los Ángeles
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–73 | 73 | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 73–76 | 3 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 76–378 | 302 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Bío-Bío |
| connecting roads | 378–379 | 1 | Bío-Bío |
| local roads | 379–385 | 6 | Bío-Bío |
- Mile 26 of this route: Valparaíso → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 104 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins (region line)
- Mile 175 of this route: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins → Maule (region line)
- Mile 286 of this route: Maule → Ñuble (region line)
- Mile 347 of this route: Ñuble → Bío-Bío (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Los Ángeles
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Buin Zoo (mile 87), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 139), Teatro Victoria (mile 186), Laja Falls (mile 365)
- Nature and outdoors: Lago Peñuelas National Reserve (mile 16), Laja Falls (mile 365)
- Museums and history: Votive Temple of Maipú (mile 71), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 139), St. Augustine Cathedral, Talca (mile 226), Centro Cultural Casa Gonzalo Rojas (mile 316), Museo Interactivo Claudio Arrau León (mile 317)
- With kids: Buin Zoo (mile 87)
Lago Peñuelas National Reserve
Chile's Lago Peñuelas National Reserve surrounds Peñuelas Lake, a freshwater reservoir that supplies drinking water to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar.
Votive Temple of Maipú
Also known as the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Votive Temple of Maipú is a Catholic church in the Chilean commune of Maipú.
Buin Zoo
Buin Zoo is a bioparque in the commune of Buin, Santiago Metropolitan Region, and a member of the Latin American Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo
A Catholic church in the city of Rengo, the Basílica de Santa Ana is one of Chile's nine minor basilicas, with roots going back to the colonial period.
Teatro Victoria
St. Augustine Cathedral, Talca
Also known as Talca Cathedral, St. Augustine Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Talca, Chile, dedicated to Saint Augustine.
Centro Cultural Casa Gonzalo Rojas
Centro Cultural Casa Gonzalo Rojas is a cultural center in the Las Cuatro Avenidas area of Chillán, in Chile's Ñuble Region.
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.
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.
In Los Ángeles itself
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.
More drives to Los Ángeles
- Talca to Los Ángeles
- Rancagua to Los Ángeles
- Santiago, Chile to Los Ángeles
- Viña del Mar to Los Ángeles
- Valdivia to Los Ángeles
- Osorno to Los Ángeles
From Valparaíso to other places in Chile
- Valparaíso to Coquimbo
- Valparaíso to Vicuña
- Valparaíso to Pisco Elqui
- Valparaíso to Punta de Choros
- Valparaíso to Copiapó
- Valparaíso to Caldera
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Valparaíso to Los Ángeles?
About 7 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 385 miles.
What is the driving distance from Valparaíso to Los Ángeles?
About 385 miles (620 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 Valparaíso to Los Ángeles?
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 Valparaíso to Los Ángeles?
Closest to the road: Buin Zoo (zoo, mile 87, 0.1 mi from the route); Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (basilica, mile 139, 0.7 mi from the route); Laja Falls (waterfall, mile 365, 0.5 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.