The Wayro route from Villa El Chocón to Balneario El Cóndor is 418 miles (672 km), about 8 h 33 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 | 418 mi (672 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN237 → RN22 → RN250 → RN3 → RP1 |
| Provinces on the route | Neuquén, Río Negro, Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Villa El Chocón to Balneario El Cóndor drive plays out
RN250 (178 mi) and RN22 (174 mi) carry about 84% of the 418 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Neuquén, Río Negro, Buenos Aires. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Villa El Chocón and Balneario El Cóndor
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Neuquén |
| RN237 | 2–18 | 16 | Neuquén |
| connecting roads | 18–19 | 1 | Neuquén |
| RN22 | 19–193 | 174 | Neuquén, Río Negro |
| RN250 | 193–371 | 178 | Río Negro |
| RN3 | 371–396 | 25 | Río Negro |
| RP1 | 396–418 | 22 | Río Negro, Buenos Aires |
- Mile 53 of this route: Neuquén → Río Negro (province line)
- Mile 398 of this route: Río Negro → Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 410 of this route: Buenos Aires → Río Negro (province line)
Places worth a stop between Villa El Chocón and Balneario El Cóndor
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado (mile 81)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Universitario Provincia del Monte (mile 53), Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado (mile 81)
- Museums and history: Gregorio Álvarez Provincial Museum (mile 53), Estación Cultural Lucinda Larrosa Museum (mile 61), Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado (mile 81), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Merced (mile 398)
Gregorio Álvarez Provincial Museum
Housed in a 1901 railway building from Neuquén's early days, the Gregorio Álvarez Provincial Museum opened in 1986 and covers the province's historic and cultural heritage.
Parque Universitario Provincia del Monte
Parque Universitario Provincia del Monte is a protected natural area on the campus of the National University of Comahue in the city of Neuquén.
Estación Cultural Lucinda Larrosa Museum
Beside provincial route 65 in General Fernández Oro, Río Negro, this museum and cultural center started as an archaeological and regional history museum and now hosts rotating art exhibitions.
Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado
In General Roca, Río Negro, the Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado is a natural sciences museum noted for its scientific contributions and heritage collections.
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Viedma's main Catholic church, this cathedral stands on the site of an earlier church built in 1878–1880 that burned down during Holy Week in 1884.
Once you reach Balneario El Cóndor
Rio Negro Lighthouse
Near the mouth of the Río Negro in the seaside village of El Cóndor, the Rio Negro Lighthouse is considered the oldest in continental Patagonia and the oldest still operating in Argentina.
More drives to Balneario El Cóndor
- Rawson to Balneario El Cóndor
- Comodoro Rivadavia to Balneario El Cóndor
- Ayacucho, Argentina to Balneario El Cóndor
- Neuquén to Balneario El Cóndor
From Villa El Chocón to other places in Argentina
- Villa El Chocón to Sierra de La Ventana
- Villa El Chocón to Colonia Suiza
- Villa El Chocón to Monte Verde, Chile
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Villa El Chocón to Balneario El Cóndor?
About 8 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 418 miles.
What is the driving distance from Villa El Chocón to Balneario El Cóndor?
About 418 miles (672 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 Villa El Chocón to Balneario El Cóndor drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Villa El Chocón to Balneario El Cóndor?
In order: RN237, RN22, RN250, RN3 and RP1. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Villa El Chocón to Balneario El Cóndor?
Closest to the road: Parque Universitario Provincia del Monte (park, mile 53, 1 mi from the route); Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales Juan Carlos Salgado (museum, mile 81, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Merced (cathedral, mile 398, 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.