The Wayro route from Capilla del Monte to Barreal is 431 miles (693 km), about 10 h 11 min of driving without stops.
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 | 431 mi (693 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN38 → RN77 → RN79 → RN141 → RP203 → RN20 → RN40 → RP436 → RP414 → RP12 → RN149 |
| Provinces on the route | Córdoba, La Rioja, San Juan |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Capilla del Monte–Barreal drive in a few lines
RN141 (126 mi) and RN38 (79 mi) carry about 48% of the 431 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Córdoba, La Rioja, San Juan. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Capilla del Monte to Barreal
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Córdoba |
| RN38 | 1–80 | 79 | Córdoba |
| RN77 | 80–144 | 64 | Córdoba, La Rioja |
| RN79 | 144–151 | 7 | La Rioja |
| RN141 | 151–277 | 126 | La Rioja, San Juan |
| connecting roads | 277–279 | 2 | San Juan |
| RP203 | 279–283 | 4 | San Juan |
| connecting roads | 283–284 | 1 | San Juan |
| RN20 | 284–300 | 16 | San Juan |
| connecting roads | 300–302 | 2 | San Juan |
| RN40 | 302–335 | 33 | San Juan |
| RP436 | 335–349 | 14 | San Juan |
| RP414 | 349–381 | 32 | San Juan |
| RP12 | 381–406 | 25 | San Juan |
| RN149 | 406–431 | 25 | San Juan |
- Mile 85 of this route: Córdoba → La Rioja (province line)
- Mile 200 of this route: La Rioja → San Juan (province line)
Stops between Capilla del Monte and Barreal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Oratorio de la Difunta Correa (mile 262)
- Museums and history: Casa Museo Arturo Illia (mile 25), San Juan de Cuyo Cathedral (mile 300)
Casa Museo Arturo Illia
In Cruz del Eje, Córdoba province, the Casa Museo Arturo Illia preserves the home where Arturo Illia lived until 1963, when he became president of Argentina; it was declared a National Historic Monument in 2001.
Santuario de San Expedito
Pilgrims come to this shrine in Bermejo, about 74 km northeast of the city of Caucete in San Juan Province, to venerate Saint Expeditus.
Oratorio de la Difunta Correa
Pilgrims travel to this shrine in Vallecito, in San Juan Province, to venerate Deolinda Correa, known as the Difunta Correa, at the spot where her first miracle is believed to have taken place.
San Juan de Cuyo Cathedral
Dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, San Juan Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and parish in San Juan, Argentina, and seat of the Archdiocese of San Juan de Cuyo.
More drives to Barreal
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- Córdoba, Argentina to Barreal
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- Talca to Barreal, Argentina
From Capilla del Monte to other places in Argentina
- Capilla del Monte to Martínez
- Capilla del Monte to Magdalena
- Capilla del Monte to Villa Unión
- Capilla del Monte to Amaicha del Valle
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Capilla del Monte to Barreal?
About 10 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 431 miles.
How far is Barreal from Capilla del Monte by car?
About 431 miles (693 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 Capilla del Monte to Barreal drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Capilla del Monte to Barreal?
In order: RN38, RN77, RN79, RN141, RP203, RN20, RN40, RP436, RP414, RP12 and RN149. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Capilla del Monte to Barreal?
Closest to the road: Casa Museo Arturo Illia (museum, mile 25, 1 mi from the route); Santuario de San Expedito (sanctuary, mile 238, 1 mi from the route); Oratorio de la Difunta Correa (sanctuary, mile 262, 0.4 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.