How far is it from Copiapó to Santiago?

The distance between Copiapó and Santiago is 805 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Copiapó to Santiago?

The drive from Copiapó to Santiago takes approximately 10 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Copiapó to Santiago?

The fastest route from Copiapó to Santiago covers 805 km with a driving time of approximately 10 h 5 min.

Which direction is Santiago from Copiapó?

Santiago lies roughly to the south of Copiapó.

Which roads does the route from Copiapó to Santiago follow?

The drive from Copiapó to Santiago mainly follows 5.

Which towns do you pass between Copiapó and Santiago?

Towns on the route from Copiapó to Santiago include Vallenar, La Serena, Los Vilos, La Ligua.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Copiapó and Santiago?

Along the route from Copiapó to Santiago you can fill up at Copec, Shell (24/7), Shell. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 179 km, between Copec and Copec.

Copiapó Santiago

Distance: 805 kmDrive time: 10 h 5 min

Driving from Copiapó to Santiago takes about 10 h 5 min via 5. The distance is 805 km. The straight-line distance is 676 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 805 km

1 Depart left onto Colipí 59 m
2 Turn left onto Avenida Los Carrera 261 m
3 Turn left onto Maipú 648 m
4 Turn left onto Costanera Sur 174 m
5 Merge slightly left onto Chacabuco 123 m
6 Turn left onto La Paz 215 m
7 Continue straight onto Panamericana Norte 5 km
8 Continue straight onto Ruta 30 19 km
9 Merge slightly left onto Ruta 5 Norte 308 km
10 Take exit slightly right 540 m
11 Merge slightly left onto Ruta 5 Norte 345 km
12 Keep slightly left onto Ruta 5 Norte 102 km
13 Keep slightly left onto Ruta 5 Norte 16 km

14 Continue straight onto Autopista Central 8 km
15 Take exit slightly right 332 m
16 Continue straight onto General Prieto 752 m
17 Turn straight onto Avenida Santa María 737 m
18 Turn right onto San Antonio 143 m
19 Continue slightly left onto San Antonio 358 m
20 Turn right onto Monjitas 139 m
21 Arrive onto Plaza de Armas

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The return trip from Santiago to Copiapó covers roughly the same distance, 805 km.

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How far is it from Copiapó to Santiago?: The distance between Copiapó and Santiago is 805 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Copiapó to Santiago?: The drive from Copiapó to Santiago takes approximately 10 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Copiapó to Santiago?: The fastest route from Copiapó to Santiago covers 805 km with a driving time of approximately 10 h 5 min.
Which direction is Santiago from Copiapó?: Santiago lies roughly to the south of Copiapó.
Which roads does the route from Copiapó to Santiago follow?: The drive from Copiapó to Santiago mainly follows 5.
Which towns do you pass between Copiapó and Santiago?: Towns on the route from Copiapó to Santiago include Vallenar, La Serena, Los Vilos, La Ligua.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Copiapó and Santiago?: Along the route from Copiapó to Santiago you can fill up at Copec, Shell (24/7), Shell. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 179 km, between Copec and Copec.

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