Driving from Villa Mercedes to Neuquén
Neuquén lies 383 km (238 mi) south-east of Villa Mercedes, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 468 km (291 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Villa Mercedes | Neuquén | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 131,936 | 231,198 |
| Elevation | 342 m (1,122 ft) | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Salta) |
What changes when you arrive in Neuquén
Crossing from Chile into Argentina: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book car hire from Villa Mercedes to Neuquén
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Staying in Neuquén
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Common questions
How far is Neuquén from Villa Mercedes?
383 km (238 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Villa Mercedes; by road roughly 468 km (291 mi).
How long does it take to get from Villa Mercedes to Neuquén by car?
About 5 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Villa Mercedes and Neuquén?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Neuquén?
The Peso (ARS).
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.