Buenos Aires to Luján is about 45 road miles (73 km): roughly 1 h 1 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance by road | 45 mi (73 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | AU1 → AU6 → RN7 |
| Provinces on the route | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Buenos Aires to Luján is like
RN7 (33 mi) and AU1 (5 mi) carry about 84% of the 45 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Buenos Aires to Luján: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AU1 | 1–6 | 5 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 6–7 | 1 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AU6 | 7–11 | 4 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN7 | 11–44 | 33 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 44–45 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 12 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Buenos Aires and Luján
- Nature and outdoors: Reserva Ecológica Lago Lugano (mile 6), Jardín Botánico Arturo E. Ragonese (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (mile 12), Cathedral of Morón (mile 16)
Torre Espacial
Rising 200 meters in Buenos Aires' Villa Soldati section, Torre Espacial (also called Torre Interama) is an observation tower built between 1980 and 1981 for the Parque de la Ciudad amusement park.
Reserva Ecológica Lago Lugano
In Villa Soldati, in the south of Buenos Aires, this ecological reserve surrounds Lago Lugano with 36 hectares of green space, about 350 native species and 1,000 meters of trails.
Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato
Writer Ernesto Sabato lived in this Santos Lugares house with his wife Matilde from 1945 until his death in 2011; today Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato is a museum run by his grandchildren.
Cathedral of Morón
Morón's cathedral basilica is the seat of the Diocese of Morón and is dedicated to the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception of Good Voyage.
Jardín Botánico Arturo E. Ragonese
Covering about 26.8 hectares in Hurlingham, the Arturo E. Ragonese Botanical Garden belongs to INTA's Natural Resources Research Center.
Arriving in Luján
Basilica of Our Lady of Luján
The Basilica of Our Lady of Luján is a Catholic church in Luján, Buenos Aires province, dedicated to Our Lady of Luján, the patron saint of Argentina.
Museum of Fine Arts Fernán Félix de Amador
Luján's Museum of Fine Arts is named after Fernán Félix de Amador, the Argentine writer, poet and journalist born in the city.
Provincial Museum Complex «Enrique Udaondo»
In Luján, the Complejo Museográfico Provincial Enrique Udaondo brings together the Colonial and Historical Museum, the Transport Museum, and the Automobile Hall in one complex.
More drives to Luján
- La Plata to Luján
- Bahía Blanca to Luján
- Paraná to Luján
- San Luis to Luján
- Montevideo to Luján, Argentina
- Salto to Luján, Argentina
From Buenos Aires to other places in Argentina
- Buenos Aires to Magdalena
- Buenos Aires to Ayacucho, Argentina
- Buenos Aires to Sierra de La Ventana
- Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco
- Buenos Aires to Arrecifes
- Buenos Aires to Pergamino
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Buenos Aires to Luján?
About 1 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 45 miles.
What is the driving distance from Buenos Aires to Luján?
About 45 miles (73 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.
Is it safe to drive from Buenos Aires to Luján?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Buenos Aires to Luján use?
In order: AU1, AU6 and RN7. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Buenos Aires to Luján?
Closest to the road: Torre Espacial (observation tower, mile 6, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral of Morón (cathedral, mile 16, 1 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico Arturo E. Ragonese (botanical garden, mile 19, 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.