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Driving from Mendoza to Peñalolén

Peñalolén lies 170 km (106 mi) south-west of Mendoza, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 2 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 207 km (129 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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MendozaPeñalolén
CountryArgentinaChile
Population114,893241,599
Elevation853 m (2,799 ft)710 m (2,329 ft)
Time nowUTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza)UTC-3 (America/Santiago)

What changes when you arrive in Peñalolén

Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.

Where to book car hire from Mendoza to Peñalolén

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Staying in Peñalolén

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Common questions

How far is Peñalolén from Mendoza?

170 km (106 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mendoza; by road roughly 207 km (129 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mendoza to Peñalolén by car?

About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mendoza and Peñalolén?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Peñalolén?

The Peso (CLP).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.