Catamarca to Mendoza is about 470 road miles (756 km): roughly 9 h 52 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: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
| Distance by road | 470 mi (756 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | RP33 → RN60 → RN79 → RP25 → RN141 → RP203 → RP270 → RP246 → RP162 → RN40 |
| Provinces on the route | Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan, Mendoza |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Catamarca to Mendoza
RN79 (143 mi) and RN141 (126 mi) carry about 57% of the 470 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan, Mendoza. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Catamarca to Mendoza, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Catamarca |
| connecting roads | 4–5 | 1 | Catamarca |
| RP33 | 5–57 | 52 | Catamarca |
| RN60 | 57–89 | 32 | Catamarca |
| RN79 | 89–162 | 73 | Catamarca, La Rioja |
| RP25 | 162–167 | 5 | La Rioja |
| RN79 | 167–237 | 70 | La Rioja |
| RN141 | 237–363 | 126 | La Rioja, San Juan |
| connecting roads | 363–365 | 2 | San Juan |
| RP203 | 365–370 | 5 | San Juan |
| RP270 | 370–375 | 5 | San Juan |
| connecting roads | 375–377 | 2 | San Juan |
| RP246 | 377–389 | 12 | San Juan |
| connecting roads | 389–391 | 2 | San Juan |
| RP162 | 391–398 | 7 | San Juan |
| connecting roads | 398–399 | 1 | San Juan |
| RN40 | 399–469 | 70 | San Juan, Mendoza |
| local roads | 469–470 | 1 | Mendoza |
- Mile 103 of this route: Catamarca → La Rioja (province line)
- Mile 287 of this route: La Rioja → San Juan (province line)
- Mile 416 of this route: San Juan → Mendoza (province line)
Stops between Catamarca and Mendoza
Quebrada de los Cóndores
In La Rioja province, Quebrada de los Cóndores has been protected since 2005 as the Sierra de Los Quinteros ecological reserve.
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.
In Mendoza itself
Reserva natural Divisadero Largo
About 8 km from the city of Mendoza, Divisadero Largo Nature Reserve sits in the foothills of the first Andean ranges west of town.
Mendoza Cathedral
Dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto, Mendoza Cathedral began as a 19th-century chapel and was built as an interim cathedral in 1934.
Teatro Independencia
For live performances in Mendoza, Argentina, Teatro Independencia is the city's premier performing arts venue.
More drives to Mendoza
- La Rioja to Mendoza
- Viña del Mar to Mendoza, Argentina
- Valparaíso to Mendoza, Argentina
- Talca to Mendoza, Argentina
- Rancagua to Mendoza, Argentina
- Concepción, Chile to Mendoza, Argentina
From Catamarca to other places in Argentina
- Catamarca to Villa Unión
- Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz
- Catamarca to Río Cuarto
- Catamarca to Maipú
- Catamarca to Purmamarca
- Catamarca to Uquía
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Catamarca to Mendoza?
About 9 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 470 miles.
What is the driving distance from Catamarca to Mendoza?
About 470 miles (756 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 Catamarca to Mendoza drive?
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 Catamarca to Mendoza use?
In order: RP33, RN60, RN79, RP25, RN141, RP203, RP270, RP246, RP162 and RN40. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Catamarca to Mendoza?
Closest to the road: Quebrada de los Cóndores (nature area, mile 178, 5 mi from the route); Santuario de San Expedito (sanctuary, mile 324, 1 mi from the route); Oratorio de la Difunta Correa (sanctuary, mile 348, 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.