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Driving from Mendoza to Puente Alto

Puente Alto lies 180 km (112 mi) south-west of Mendoza, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 2 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 219 km (136 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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The two ends, side by side
MendozaPuente Alto
CountryArgentinaChile
Population114,893568,106
Elevation853 m (2,799 ft)700 m (2,297 ft)
Time nowUTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza)UTC-3 (America/Santiago)
Postal codes4237–55008150000

What changes when you arrive in Puente Alto

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 Puente Alto

ExpediaCar hire from the major suppliers, and the one to look at if the flight or hotel is already booked there. Part of Expedia Group.Check car hire on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Puente Alto

Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Puente Alto. Guests have left 3 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Puente Alto

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Common questions

How far is Puente Alto from Mendoza?

180 km (112 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mendoza; by road roughly 219 km (136 mi).

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

About 2 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mendoza and Puente Alto?

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

What currency do I need in Puente Alto?

The Peso (CLP).

Where can I stay in Puente Alto?

Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Puente Alto, bookable on this site.

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.