The Wayro route from Viña del Mar to Los Ángeles is 386 miles (621 km), about 7 h 7 min of driving without stops.
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.”
| Distance | 386 mi (621 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 7 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 |
How the Viña del Mar to Los Ángeles drive plays out
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.
Which roads connect Viña del Mar and Los Ángeles
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 6–8 | 2 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 8–66 | 58 | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 66–67 | 1 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 67–73 | 6 | 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 | 379–386 | 7 | Bío-Bío |
- Mile 27 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 88), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 139), Teatro Victoria (mile 186), Laja Falls (mile 365)
- Nature and outdoors: Lago Peñuelas National Reserve (mile 16), Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales y Arqueología Profesor Pedro Ramírez Fuentes (mile 318), Laja Falls (mile 365)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio (mile 72), Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 139), Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales y Arqueología Profesor Pedro Ramírez Fuentes (mile 318)
- With kids: Buin Zoo (mile 88)
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.
Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio
Chile's Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio is a national museum dedicated to sharing the country's aviation heritage with visitors.
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
Santuario de María Auxiliadora
Run by the Salesian order, the Sanctuary of María Auxiliadora is a Catholic church and shrine in Talca, in Chile's Maule Region, opened in 1915.
Teatro Municipal de Chillán
The Teatro Municipal de Chillán is a theater venue located in the city of Chillán, in Chile.
Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales y Arqueología Profesor Pedro Ramírez Fuentes
A public museum in Chillán, the Museo Pedro Ramírez Fuentes covers science education in entomology, archaeology, paleontology, mineralogy, and botany.
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.
Arriving in Los Ángeles
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
- Valparaíso to Los Ángeles
- Valdivia to Los Ángeles
- Osorno to Los Ángeles
From Viña del Mar to other places in Chile
- Viña del Mar to Coquimbo
- Viña del Mar to Vicuña
- Viña del Mar to Pisco Elqui
- Viña del Mar to Punta de Choros
- Viña del Mar to Caldera
- Viña del Mar to El Colorado
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Viña del Mar to Los Ángeles?
About 7 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 386 miles.
How far is Los Ángeles from Viña del Mar by car?
About 386 miles (621 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 Viña del Mar to Los Ángeles drive?
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 Viña del Mar to Los Ángeles?
Closest to the road: Buin Zoo (zoo, mile 88, 0.2 mi from the route); Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (basilica, mile 139, 0.7 mi from the route); Laja Falls (waterfall, mile 365, 0.4 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.