Plan on about 10 h 1 min of driving for the 554-mile (891 km) trip from Capilla del Monte to Magdalena, before any stops.
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 | 554 mi (891 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN38 → RPE57 → RPE98 → RPE371 → RPE53 → RNA019 → RN9 → RNA008 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP11 |
| Provinces on the route | Córdoba, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Capilla del Monte to Magdalena is like
RN9 (410 mi) and RN1 (30 mi) carry about 79% of the 554 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Córdoba, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Capilla del Monte to Magdalena
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Córdoba |
| RN38 | 1–19 | 18 | Córdoba |
| connecting roads | 19–21 | 2 | Córdoba |
| RPE57 | 21–25 | 4 | Córdoba |
| RPE98 | 25–35 | 10 | Córdoba |
| RPE371 | 35–39 | 4 | Córdoba |
| RPE53 | 39–54 | 15 | Córdoba |
| RNA019 | 54–62 | 8 | Córdoba |
| connecting roads | 62–63 | 1 | Córdoba |
| RN9 | 63–303 | 240 | Córdoba, Santa Fe |
| RNA008 | 303–309 | 6 | Santa Fe |
| RN9 | 309–479 | 170 | Santa Fe, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 479–482 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 482–488 | 6 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 488–491 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 491–521 | 30 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 521–523 | 2 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 523–552 | 29 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 552–554 | 2 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 242 of this route: Córdoba → Santa Fe (province line)
- Mile 340 of this route: Santa Fe → Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 479 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 496 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
What to see on the way from Capilla del Monte to Magdalena
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Eden Hotel (mile 20), El Rosedal De Palermo (mile 485), Eduardo Sívori Museum (mile 485), St. Maron's Cathedral, Buenos Aires (mile 488), Curutchet House (mile 524), La Plata Astronomical Observatory (mile 524)
- Nature and outdoors: El Rosedal De Palermo (mile 485)
- Museums and history: Eden Hotel (mile 20), Eduardo Sívori Museum (mile 485), Museo Carlos Gardel, Buenos Aires (mile 488), St. Maron's Cathedral, Buenos Aires (mile 488), Curutchet House (mile 524)
- With kids: The Children's Republic (mile 518)
Eden Hotel
In La Falda, about 45 km from the Cabildo de Córdoba, the Eden Hotel is a former hotel that is now a historic site.
El Rosedal De Palermo
Part of Parque Tres de Febrero in Palermo, the Rosedal covers 3.4 hectares with about 18,000 rose bushes, busts of 26 poets and writers, a Greek-style bridge and an Andalusian patio.
Eduardo Sívori Museum
Named after painter Eduardo Sívori, this municipal museum of plastic arts in Buenos Aires opened in 1938.
Museo Carlos Gardel, Buenos Aires
Tango singer, composer and film actor Carlos Gardel once lived in the Buenos Aires house that is now the Museo Casa Carlos Gardel.
St. Maron's Cathedral, Buenos Aires
Also known as the Maronite Catholic Cathedral of Buenos Aires, St. Maron's Cathedral stands at 834 Paraguay Street in the city.
The Children's Republic
Spread over 131 acres in La Plata, The Children's Republic is a theme park with 35 scale-model buildings.
Curutchet House
The Curutchet House in La Plata, Argentina, is a building designed by the architect Le Corbusier.
La Plata Astronomical Observatory
The La Plata Astronomical Observatory sits in the city of La Plata, capital of Buenos Aires Province, and is registered with the IAU under code 839.
More drives to Magdalena
- Necochea to Magdalena
- Adrogué to Magdalena
- Tigre to Magdalena
- Buenos Aires to Magdalena
- Luján to Magdalena
- San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena
From Capilla del Monte to other places in Argentina
- Capilla del Monte to Martínez
- Capilla del Monte to Villa Unión
- Capilla del Monte to Barreal
- Capilla del Monte to Amaicha del Valle
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Capilla del Monte to Magdalena?
About 10 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 554 miles.
What is the driving distance from Capilla del Monte to Magdalena?
About 554 miles (891 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 Capilla del Monte to Magdalena?
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 Capilla del Monte to Magdalena use?
In order: RN38, RPE57, RPE98, RPE371, RPE53, RNA019, RN9, RNA008, AV1-N, RN1 and RP11. 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 Magdalena?
Closest to the road: Eden Hotel (museum, mile 20, 0.2 mi from the route); St. Maron's Cathedral, Buenos Aires (cathedral, mile 488, 0.3 mi from the route); La Plata Astronomical Observatory (astronomical observatory, mile 524, 0.3 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.