Driving from Montevideo to Valparaíso
Valparaíso lies 1,438 km (893 mi) west of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 1,754 km (1,090 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Montevideo | Valparaíso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Chile |
| Population | 1.3 million | 282,448 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
What changes when you arrive in Valparaíso
Crossing from Uruguay 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.
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Staying in Valparaíso
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Common questions
How far is Valparaíso from Montevideo?
1,438 km (893 mi) in a straight line, west of Montevideo; by road roughly 1,754 km (1,090 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Valparaíso by car?
About 21 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Valparaíso?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Valparaíso?
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.