The Wayro route from Viedma to Rawson is 315 miles (507 km), about 5 h 55 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Total distance | 315 mi (507 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN3 → RP7 |
| Provinces on the route | Buenos Aires, Río Negro, Chubut |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Viedma to Rawson: the shape of the trip
RN3 (305 mi) and RP7 (8 mi) carry about 99% of the 315 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Buenos Aires, Río Negro, Chubut. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Viedma and Rawson
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RN3 | 1–306 | 305 | Buenos Aires, Río Negro, Chubut |
| RP7 | 306–314 | 8 | Chubut |
| local roads | 314–315 | 1 | Chubut |
- Mile 2 of this route: Buenos Aires → Río Negro (province line)
- Mile 213 of this route: Río Negro → Chubut (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Rawson
- Nature and outdoors: Área natural protegida Bahía de San Antonio (mile 111)
- Museums and history: Museum of Paleontology Egidio Feruglio (mile 303), María Auxiliadora Church (mile 303)
Área natural protegida Bahía de San Antonio
On the San Matías Gulf in Argentina's Río Negro province, the Bahía de San Antonio protected area was set up in 1993 to safeguard a seabird breeding zone and a stopover for migratory birds.
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.
Once you reach Rawson
Malvinas Soldier Museum
Opened in 2008 in Rawson, Chubut, this museum documents the Falklands (Malvinas) War from the soldiers' point of view with photos, magazines, newspapers, replica letters and military equipment.
More drives to Rawson
From Viedma to other places in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Viedma to Rawson?
About 5 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 315 miles.
How far is Rawson from Viedma by car?
About 315 miles (507 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 Viedma to Rawson?
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 Viedma to Rawson use?
In order: RN3 and RP7. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Viedma and Rawson?
Closest to the road: Área natural protegida Bahía de San Antonio (park, mile 111, 2 mi from the route); Museum of Paleontology Egidio Feruglio (paleontological museum, mile 303, 1 mi from the route); María Auxiliadora Church (cathedral, mile 303, 1 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.