The Wayro route from Catamarca to Río Cuarto is 413 miles (664 km), about 7 h 53 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: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
| Distance | 413 mi (664 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | RP33 → RN60 → RN9 → RNA019 → RN A019 → RN36 |
| Provinces on the route | Catamarca, Córdoba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Catamarca to Río Cuarto drive plays out
RN60 (171 mi) and RN36 (124 mi) carry about 71% of the 413 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Catamarca, Córdoba. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Catamarca to Río Cuarto
| 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 | 57–228 | 171 | Catamarca, Córdoba |
| RN9 | 228–270 | 42 | Córdoba |
| RNA019 | 270–277 | 7 | Córdoba |
| RN A019 | 277–283 | 6 | Córdoba |
| connecting roads | 283–284 | 1 | Córdoba |
| RN36 | 284–408 | 124 | Córdoba |
| connecting roads | 408–409 | 1 | Córdoba |
| local roads | 409–413 | 4 | Córdoba |
- Mile 130 of this route: Catamarca → Córdoba (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Río Cuarto
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Estancia of Jesús María (mile 240), Estancia of Caroya (mile 242), Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (mile 275), Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (mile 278)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (mile 275)
- Museums and history: Estancia of Jesús María (mile 240), Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (mile 278), Museo Palacio Dionisi (mile 283)
San José Charterhouse
In Deán Funes, Córdoba, San José Charterhouse is a Carthusian monastery dedicated to Saint Joseph, the third such monastery in the Americas.
Estancia of Jesús María
One of Córdoba Province's five Jesuit estancias, the Estancia of Jesús María houses the National Jesuit Museum and is part of a group declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
Estancia of Caroya
On the western edge of Colonia Caroya in Córdoba Province, the Estancia of Caroya (Estancia Jesuítica Caroya) was one of the rural establishments owned by the Jesuits.
Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba
Covering about six hectares in the city of Córdoba, this municipal botanical garden belongs to Argentina's network of botanical gardens and has joined the BGCI international conservation program.
Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial
Run by the Argentine Air Force in Río Cuarto, the Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial opened in 1999 and displays weapons, sensors, equipment and aircraft that served with the force.
Museo Palacio Dionisi
The Museo Palacio Dionisi is the provincial photography museum, located in the Nueva Córdoba neighborhood of the city of Córdoba.
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
Named a World Heritage Site in 2000, the Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba are a group of buildings and sites once used by the Jesuits across Córdoba province.
More drives to Río Cuarto
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- Buenos Aires to Río Cuarto
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- Bahía Blanca to Río Cuarto
- Concordia to Río Cuarto
- San Miguel de Tucumán to Río Cuarto
From Catamarca to other places in Argentina
- Catamarca to Villa Unión
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- Catamarca to Mendoza
- Catamarca to Maipú
- Catamarca to Purmamarca
- Catamarca to Uquía
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Catamarca to Río Cuarto?
About 7 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 413 miles.
What is the driving distance from Catamarca to Río Cuarto?
About 413 miles (664 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 Río Cuarto 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 Río Cuarto use?
In order: RP33, RN60, RN9, RNA019, RN A019 and RN36. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Catamarca and Río Cuarto?
Closest to the road: Estancia of Caroya (estancia, mile 242, 0.6 mi from the route); Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (botanical garden, mile 275, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (museum, mile 278, 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.