By road, Cafayate and San Agustín de Valle Fértil are about 437 miles (703 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 36 min of driving.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Distance by road | 437 mi (703 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN40 → RP39 → RN60 → RP9 → RP10 → RN38 → RN150 → RP510 |
| Provinces on the route | Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Cafayate–San Agustín de Valle Fértil drive in a few lines
RN40 (222 mi) and RN38 (65 mi) carry about 66% of the 437 miles. It runs through 5 provinces: Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cafayate to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN40 | 0–47 | 47 | Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca |
| RP39 | 47–57 | 10 | Catamarca |
| RN40 | 57–232 | 175 | Catamarca, La Rioja |
| RN60 | 232–235 | 3 | La Rioja |
| RP9 | 235–265 | 30 | La Rioja |
| RP10 | 265–282 | 17 | La Rioja |
| RN38 | 282–347 | 65 | La Rioja |
| RN150 | 347–402 | 55 | La Rioja, San Juan |
| RP510 | 402–436 | 34 | San Juan |
| local roads | 436–437 | 1 | San Juan |
- Mile 15 of this route: Salta → Tucumán (province line)
- Mile 39 of this route: Tucumán → Catamarca (province line)
- Mile 209 of this route: Catamarca → La Rioja (province line)
- Mile 401 of this route: La Rioja → San Juan (province line)
What to see on the way from Cafayate to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Chiflón (mile 391)
- Nature and outdoors: El Chiflón (mile 391)
- Museums and history: Ruins of Quilmes (mile 30), Museo Arqueológico Regional Inca Huasi (mile 303)
Ruins of Quilmes
In the Calchaquí Valleys of Tucumán Province, the Ruins of Quilmes mark a pre-Columbian settlement that covered about 74 acres, the largest in the country.
Museo Arqueológico Regional Inca Huasi
The Inca Huasi Regional Archaeological Museum, in the city of La Rioja, is devoted to the archaeology of northwestern Argentina.
El Chiflón
On National Route 150, about 70 km west of Patquía, El Chiflón Provincial Park belongs to the Talampaya–Ischigualasto geological basin and shares its landscape, geology and cultural features with those parks.
More drives to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- Maipú to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- San Rafael to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- Santa Fe to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- Paraná to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- San Miguel de Tucumán to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- Amaicha del Valle to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
From Cafayate to other places in Argentina
- Cafayate to Villa Unión
- Cafayate to San José de Jáchal
- Cafayate to Purmamarca
- Cafayate to Uquía
- Cafayate to Humahuaca
- Cafayate to Atocha, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cafayate to San Agustín de Valle Fértil?
About 9 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 437 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cafayate to San Agustín de Valle Fértil?
About 437 miles (703 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 Cafayate to San Agustín de Valle Fértil drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cafayate to San Agustín de Valle Fértil?
In order: RN40, RP39, RN60, RP9, RP10, RN38, RN150 and RP510. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cafayate to San Agustín de Valle Fértil?
Closest to the road: Ruins of Quilmes (archaeological site, mile 30, 3 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico Regional Inca Huasi (ethnographic museum, mile 303, 2 mi from the route); El Chiflón (park, mile 391, 0.1 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.