Distance from El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province to El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province

El Calafate El Chaltén
Total Distance
133 mi
(214 km)
Travel Time
2 hours 34 minutes

The driving distance from El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province to El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province is 133 mi (214 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 46.5 mi (74.9 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 34 minutes

We found 2 routes between El Calafate and El Chaltén.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
RN40 and RP23
132.7 mi
213.5 km
2 hours 34 minutes
RP11, RN40 and RP23
133 mi
214 km
2 hours 34 minutes

Route Directions

Follow RP11 and RN40 to RP23
78.7 mi
1 hr 31 min
Follow RP23 to Lago del Desierto in El Chalten
54.2 mi
1 hr 3 min

Route Directions

Follow RP11 and RN40 to RP23
78.4 mi
1 hr 31 min
Follow RP23 to Lago del Desierto in El Chalten
54.2 mi
1 hr 3 min

Journey Details

Traveling from El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province to El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province covers 132.7 miles (214 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 34 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (133-133 miles / 214-214 km). The primary route shown here saves 33 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 50 mph (80 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

El Calafate

Starting Point

El Chaltén

Destination