Asunción to Ciudad del Este is about 204 road miles (328 km): roughly 4 h 42 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
Full advisory: Paraguay. Advisory issued: Paraguay August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Paraguay: “Nearly all rural roads are unpaved and may be impassable during rainy periods and the rainy season from October to March.”
| Total distance | 204 mi (328 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY02 → PY02 V |
| Departments on the route | Asunción, Central, Cordillera, Caaguazú, Alto Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Asunción to Ciudad del Este drive plays out
PY02 (185 mi) and PY02 V (15 mi) carry about 98% of the 204 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Asunción, Central, Cordillera, Caaguazú, Alto Paraná. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Asunción to Ciudad del Este
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Asunción |
| PY02 | 2–9 | 7 | Asunción, Central |
| connecting roads | 9–10 | 1 | Central |
| PY02 V | 10–25 | 15 | Central |
| PY02 | 25–203 | 178 | Central, Cordillera, Caaguazú, Alto Paraná |
| local roads | 203–204 | 1 | Alto Paraná |
- Mile 7 of this route: Asunción → Central (department line)
- Mile 28 of this route: Central → Cordillera (department line)
- Mile 62 of this route: Cordillera → Caaguazú (department line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Caaguazú → Alto Paraná (department line)
What to see on the way from Asunción to Ciudad del Este
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Lawrence Cathedral, San Lorenzo (mile 10), Museo San Rafael (mile 21)
- Museums and history: St. Lawrence Cathedral, San Lorenzo (mile 10), Museo San Rafael (mile 21), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 36)
St. Lawrence Cathedral, San Lorenzo
Dating from the early 20th century, St. Lawrence Cathedral in San Lorenzo took roughly 50 years to complete.
Museo San Rafael
On Francisco Caballero Álvarez street in Itauguá, the Museo San Rafael is a parish museum of colonial religious art and anthropology.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
Caacupé Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Caacupé, and its sanctuary of the Virgin of Caacupé, inaugurated in 1765, became a place of pilgrimage for many local believers.
In Ciudad del Este itself
Saltos del Monday
The Monday Falls drop roughly 45 meters over a front about 120 meters wide inside a municipal park in Presidente Franco District, Alto Paraná, Paraguay.
More drives to Ciudad del Este
From Asunción to other places in Paraguay
- Asunción to Pedro Juan Caballero
- Asunción to Posadas, Argentina
- Asunción to Campo Grande, Brazil
- Asunción to Londrina, Brazil
- Asunción to Maringá, Brazil
- Asunción to Ponta Grossa, Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Asunción to Ciudad del Este?
About 4 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 204 miles.
How far is Ciudad del Este from Asunción by car?
About 204 miles (328 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Asunción to Ciudad del Este drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Asunción to Ciudad del Este?
In order: PY02 and PY02 V. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Asunción to Ciudad del Este?
Closest to the road: St. Lawrence Cathedral, San Lorenzo (cathedral, mile 10, 0.0 mi from the route); Museo San Rafael (museum, mile 21, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (cathedral, mile 36, 1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.