The Wayro route from Ciudad del Este to Concordia, Argentina is 538 miles (866 km), about 11 h 29 min of driving without stops. You cross from Paraguay into Argentina at about mile 175, at Posadas–Encarnación.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
Full advisory: Paraguay, Argentina. Advisory issued: Paraguay August 19, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Paraguay: “Traffic laws are often not enforced, and other drivers may ignore stop signs, traffic lights, and speed limits.”
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Distance | 538 mi (866 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY07 → PY06 → RN105 → RN14 → RPA05 |
| Border crossing | about mile 175, Paraguay → Argentina (Posadas–Encarnación) |
| Regions on the route | Alto Paraná, Itapúa, Misiones, Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Concordia
The route crosses at about mile 175, at Posadas–Encarnación, from Itapúa into Misiones. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| Entering Paraguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
| Driving in Paraguay | You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Ciudad del Este to Concordia is like
RN14 (327 mi) and PY07 (107 mi) carry about 81% of the 538 miles. The first 175 miles are in Paraguay; the last 363 are in Argentina. It runs through 5 regions: Alto Paraná, Itapúa, Misiones, Corrientes, Entre Ríos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ciudad del Este to Concordia
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Alto Paraná |
| PY07 | 4–12 | 8 | Alto Paraná |
| local roads | 12–25 | 13 | Alto Paraná |
| PY07 | 25–124 | 99 | Alto Paraná, Itapúa |
| PY06 | 124–174 | 50 | Itapúa |
| connecting roads | 174–175 | 1 | Itapúa |
| RN105 | 175–204 | 29 | Misiones |
| RN14 | 204–531 | 327 | Misiones, Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 531–532 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
| RPA05 | 532–537 | 5 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 537–538 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
- Mile 55 of this route: Alto Paraná → Itapúa (region line)
- Mile 175 of this route: Itapúa → Misiones (international border)
- Mile 210 of this route: Misiones → Corrientes (region line)
- Mile 480 of this route: Corrientes → Entre Ríos (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Concordia
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of the Incarnation, Encarnación (mile 171), Andrés Guacurarí Historical-Archaeological Museum (mile 176), Museo Provincial San Ignacio de Loyola (mile 205)
- Nature and outdoors: Nacunday National Park (mile 42)
- Museums and history: San Ignacio Miní (mile 151), Ruins of Jesús de Tavarangue (mile 154), Cathedral of the Incarnation, Encarnación (mile 171), Anibal Cambas Regional Museum (mile 176), Andrés Guacurarí Historical-Archaeological Museum (mile 176), Museo Provincial San Ignacio de Loyola (mile 205), Mission Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Acaraguá y Mbororé (mile 329)
Nacunday National Park
In the Ñacunday district of Alto Paraná, Paraguay, Ñacunday National Park protects about 20 square kilometers of land.
San Ignacio Miní
Some 60 kilometers north of Posadas in Misiones Province, San Ignacio Miní is one of the Jesuit missions of the Spanish colonial Province of Paraguay.
Ruins of Jesús de Tavarangue
Jesús de Tavarangue was a Jesuit reduction in present-day Itapúa; its ruins, along with those of Trinidad, were named a World Heritage Site in 1993.
Cathedral of the Incarnation, Encarnación
Encarnación Cathedral is a Catholic church in the center of Encarnación, capital of Itapúa Department. Work on the current building began in 1913 and continued from 1928 until it opened in 1938.
Anibal Cambas Regional Museum
In Posadas, the Aníbal Cambas Regional Museum (Museo Regional Aníbal Cambas) has been open for 75 years, making it the oldest museum in the capital of Misiones.
Andrés Guacurarí Historical-Archaeological Museum
Posadas' Andrés Guacurarí Historical and Archaeological Museum (Museo Histórico y Arqueológico Andrés Guacurarí) is a museum of history and archaeology in this Argentine city.
Parque ecológico Candelaria
Near the town of Candelaria in southern Misiones, the Parque ecológico Candelaria was created for wildlife conservation, environmental education and recreational tourism.
Museo Provincial San Ignacio de Loyola
Built in 1895, Museo Provincial San Ignacio de Loyola stands at the corner of Centenario and 9 de Julio avenues in San José.
Mission Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Acaraguá y Mbororé
In the town of La Cruz, Corrientes, Mission Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Acaraguá y Mbororé was one of the missions the Jesuits founded in their Province of Paraguay during Spanish colonial rule.
When you get to Concordia
Jardín botánico Ca´a Porâ
Known since 2006 as the Aníbal Oscar Carnevalini Botanical Garden, Ca'a Porâ is an 8-hectare botanical garden in Concordia, Entre Ríos Province.
More drives to Concordia
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More drives from Ciudad del Este
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- Ciudad del Este to Posadas, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Resistencia, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Ituzaingó, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Chajarí, Argentina
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad del Este to Concordia, Argentina?
About 11 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 538 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ciudad del Este to Concordia, Argentina?
About 538 miles (866 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.
Where does the Ciudad del Este to Concordia drive cross the border?
At about mile 175, from Paraguay into Argentina, at Posadas–Encarnación.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Ciudad del Este into Argentina?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Ciudad del Este to Concordia, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad del Este to Concordia use?
In order: PY07, PY06, RN105, RN14 and RPA05. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad del Este to Concordia?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of the Incarnation, Encarnación (cathedral, mile 171, 0.7 mi from the route); Andrés Guacurarí Historical-Archaeological Museum (museum, mile 176, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Provincial San Ignacio de Loyola (museum, mile 205, 0.9 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.