Driving from Rawson to Renca
Renca lies 287 km (178 mi) south-west of Rawson, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 350 km (217 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rawson | Renca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 130,258 | 147,151 |
| Elevation | 660 m (2,165 ft) | 508 m (1,667 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/San_Juan) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 6734–9103 | 8640000 |
What changes when you arrive in Renca
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 Rawson to Renca
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Staying in Renca
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Common questions
How far is Renca from Rawson?
287 km (178 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Rawson; by road roughly 350 km (217 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rawson to Renca by car?
About 4 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rawson and Renca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Renca?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.