The Wayro route from Catamarca to San Antonio de los Cobres is 435 miles (700 km), about 9 h 2 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.”
| Total distance | 435 mi (700 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN38 → RN1V38 → RN9 → RP59 → RP24 → RN51 |
| Provinces on the route | Catamarca, Tucumán, Salta |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Catamarca to San Antonio de los Cobres: the shape of the trip
RN9 (183 mi) and RN38 (95 mi) carry about 64% of the 435 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Catamarca, Tucumán, Salta. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Catamarca to San Antonio de los Cobres
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Catamarca |
| RN38 | 4–76 | 72 | Catamarca, Tucumán |
| connecting roads | 76–77 | 1 | Tucumán |
| RN1V38 | 77–121 | 44 | Tucumán |
| RN38 | 121–144 | 23 | Tucumán |
| RN9 | 144–327 | 183 | Tucumán, Salta |
| connecting roads | 327–329 | 2 | Salta |
| RP59 | 329–341 | 12 | Salta |
| connecting roads | 341–342 | 1 | Salta |
| RP24 | 342–349 | 7 | Salta |
| RN51 | 349–435 | 86 | Salta |
- Mile 47 of this route: Catamarca → Tucumán (province line)
- Mile 191 of this route: Tucumán → Salta (province line)
Stops between Catamarca and San Antonio de los Cobres
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tastil (mile 397)
- Museums and history: San Miguel de Tucumán Cathedral (mile 140), Casa de Tucumán (mile 140), Basílica y Convento de San Francisco (Salta) (mile 328), Museo Histórico del Norte (mile 328), Tastil (mile 397)
San Miguel de Tucumán Cathedral
Dedicated to Our Lady of the Incarnation, San Miguel de Tucumán Cathedral is the city's mother church. Founded in the 17th century, it has been the seat of the Archdiocese of Tucumán since 1897.
Casa de Tucumán
Built in colonial times in San Miguel de Tucumán, Casa de Tucumán is the historic house and museum where Argentina's Declaration of Independence was issued on July 9, 1816.
Basílica y Convento de San Francisco (Salta)
A Franciscan church and convent in Salta, the Basílica y Convento de San Francisco is one of the city's main sights, declared a National Historic Monument in 1941 and a minor basilica in 1992.
Museo Histórico del Norte
Since 1949, the Museo Histórico del Norte has occupied the Cabildo of Salta, one of the best-preserved colonial buildings in Argentina.
Tastil
Tastil is an archaeological site you'll find near Santa Rosa de Tastil, in Argentina's Salta Province.
More drives to San Antonio de los Cobres
- San Salvador de Jujuy to San Antonio de los Cobres
- Tafí Viejo to San Antonio de los Cobres
- San Miguel de Tucumán to San Antonio de los Cobres
- Santiago del Estero to San Antonio de los Cobres
- La Rioja to San Antonio de los Cobres
- Sucre to San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
From Catamarca to other places in Argentina
- Catamarca to Villa Unión
- Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz
- Catamarca to Río Cuarto
- Catamarca to Mendoza
- Catamarca to Maipú
- Catamarca to Purmamarca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Catamarca to San Antonio de los Cobres?
About 9 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 435 miles.
How far is San Antonio de los Cobres from Catamarca by car?
About 435 miles (700 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 San Antonio de los Cobres 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 San Antonio de los Cobres use?
In order: RN38, RN1V38, RN9, RP59, RP24 and RN51. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Catamarca and San Antonio de los Cobres?
Closest to the road: San Miguel de Tucumán Cathedral (cathedral, mile 140, 2 mi from the route); Casa de Tucumán (museum, mile 140, 2 mi from the route); Tastil (historic site, mile 397, 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.