By road, Vicuña and Punta de Choros are about 112 miles (181 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 21 min of driving.
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 | 112 mi (181 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | D-201 → D-110-C |
| Regions on the route | Coquimbo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
What the drive from Vicuña to Punta de Choros is like
D-110-C (25 mi) and D-201 (4 mi) carry about 26% of the 112 miles. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Vicuña to Punta de Choros, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–23 | 23 | Coquimbo |
| D-201 | 23–27 | 4 | Coquimbo |
| local roads | 27–87 | 60 | Coquimbo |
| D-110-C | 87–112 | 25 | Coquimbo |
Stops between Vicuña and Punta de Choros
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Arqueológico, La Serena (mile 40)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico, La Serena (mile 40)
- With kids: La Serena Zoo (mile 26)
La Serena Zoo
Founded in 2006, La Serena Zoo is a privately run zoo in Chile's Coquimbo Region, set in the El Hinojal area on the road from La Serena to the Elqui Valley.
Museo Arqueológico, La Serena
Founded on April 3, 1943, as a municipal museum, La Serena's Archaeological Museum focuses on local prehistory and archaeology and sits in the city center.
More drives to Punta de Choros
- Reñaca to Punta de Choros
- Valparaíso to Punta de Choros
- Viña del Mar to Punta de Choros
- Santiago, Chile to Punta de Choros
- El Colorado to Punta de Choros
- Valle Nevado to Punta de Choros
From Vicuña to other places in Chile
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Vicuña to Punta de Choros?
About 3 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 112 miles.
What is the driving distance from Vicuña to Punta de Choros?
About 112 miles (181 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 Vicuña to Punta de Choros?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Vicuña to Punta de Choros?
In order: D-201 and D-110-C. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Vicuña and Punta de Choros?
Closest to the road: La Serena Zoo (zoo, mile 26, 1 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico, La Serena (museum, mile 40, 0.2 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.