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Travel leg · Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú
Mendoza to Valle de Uco
Mendoza and Valle de Uco sit about 87 km (54 mi) apart in a straight line, with Valle de Uco to the south. It is leg 2 of 3 on our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú itinerary, an 11-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 87 km · 54 mi
- Est. road distance
- 104–122 km
- Est. drive time
- 1 h 15 min – 2 h 30 min
- Direction
- Heading south
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 104–122 km (65–76 mi) of road and 1 h 15 min – 2 h 30 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
Fly between Buenos Aires (Aeroparque), Mendoza and Puerto Iguazú with Aerolíneas Argentinas or low-cost carriers. In Mendoza, hire a driver or rent a car for the Uco Valley, about 90 minutes south of the city.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Valle de Uco
High-altitude wine valley under the snowcapped Andes. Stay 2 nights.
Zuccardi Valle de Uco
Stone winery in Paraje Altamira built from local rock, with tastings and the Piedra Infinita restaurant.
Bodegas Salentein
Cross-shaped winery with the Killka cultural center and art gallery, set against the Andes.
The Vines of Mendoza
Vineyard estate with Francis Mallmann's Siete Fuegos restaurant and a tasting room.
Manzano Histórico
Historic reserve in the Andes foothills marking San Martín's 1823 return, with streams and trails.
Ruta del Vino del Valle de Uco
Scenic drive along Ruta 89 and Ruta 94 between vineyards, poplar rows and Andean peaks.
Bodega Andeluna
Gualtallary-area winery with tastings in a modern lodge facing the mountains.
Before you leave Mendoza
Leafy wine capital at the foot of the Andes, close to Luján de Cuyo and Maipú estates. Stay 3 days.
Parque General San Martín
Huge park west of downtown with a lake, rose garden and Cerro de la Gloria monument.
Plaza Independencia
Main square anchoring four smaller plazas; Plaza España has bright Spanish tilework.
Catena Zapata
Pyramid-shaped winery in Agrelo that helped put Argentine Malbec on the world map.
On this curated route
Where Mendoza → Valle de Uco sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Valle de Uco to Mendoza is the same 87 km in a straight line, heading north. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in November, when Valle de Uco averages highs 2°C cooler than Mendoza.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendoza high | 34° | 32° | 29° | 24° | 19° | 16° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 31° | 33° |
| Valle de Uco high | 32° | 31° | 29° | 24° | 20° | 17° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 31° |
| Mendoza rain | 47 | 49 | 37 | 28 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 30 |
| Valle de Uco rain | 32 | 34 | 26 | 19 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 20 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Valle de Uco month guides.
Mendoza to Valle de Uco: questions travelers ask
How far is Mendoza from Valle de Uco?
Mendoza is about 87 km (54 mi) from Valle de Uco in a straight line, with Valle de Uco to the south. By road, we estimate 104–122 km (65–76 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Mendoza to Valle de Uco?
An estimated 1 h 15 min – 2 h 30 min, assuming 104–122 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Mendoza to Valle de Uco?
Our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú itinerary includes this leg. Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú runs about 11 days across 4 stops, best in Mar – May, Sep – Nov.
Onward from Valle de Uco
- Valle de Uco to Iguazú 1,667 km
Getting to Mendoza
- Buenos Aires to Mendoza 986 km
Guides for both ends
- Mendoza travel guide
- Mendoza weather best time to visit
- Valle de Uco travel guide
- Valle de Uco weather best time to visit
Valle de Uco by month
Plan Mendoza → Valle de Uco with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.