Plan on about 12 h 11 min of driving for the 478-mile (769 km) trip from Ciudad del Este to Filadelfia, before any stops.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
Full advisory: Paraguay. Advisory issued: Paraguay August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Paraguay: “The Trans-Chaco route is in fair condition except for the portion between Mariscal Estigarribia and the Bolivian border.”
| Distance | 478 mi (769 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY02 → D023 → D025 → PY09 → PY16 |
| Departments on the route | Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central, Presidente Hayes, Boquerón |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Ciudad del Este to Filadelfia: the shape of the trip
PY09 (262 mi) and PY02 (175 mi) carry about 91% of the 478 miles. It runs through 6 departments: Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central, Presidente Hayes, Boquerón. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ciudad del Este to Filadelfia, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Alto Paraná |
| PY02 | 4–179 | 175 | Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central |
| D023 | 179–195 | 16 | Central |
| connecting roads | 195–202 | 7 | Central |
| D025 | 202–205 | 3 | Central, Presidente Hayes |
| PY09 | 205–467 | 262 | Presidente Hayes, Boquerón |
| local roads | 467–473 | 6 | Boquerón |
| PY16 | 473–478 | 5 | Boquerón |
- Mile 47 of this route: Alto Paraná → Caaguazú (department line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Caaguazú → Cordillera (department line)
- Mile 176 of this route: Cordillera → Central (department line)
- Mile 204 of this route: Central → Presidente Hayes (department line)
- Mile 452 of this route: Presidente Hayes → Boquerón (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Filadelfia
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (mile 197)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 168), Museo San Rafael (mile 183), Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (mile 197)
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
Caacupé Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Caacupé, and its sanctuary of the Virgin of Caacupé, inaugurated in 1765, became a place of pilgrimage for many local believers.
Museo San Rafael
On Francisco Caballero Álvarez street in Itauguá, the Museo San Rafael is a parish museum of colonial religious art and anthropology.
Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano
At Conmebol's headquarters in Luque, the Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano opened in 2009 and shows over 1,800 objects on the history of South American soccer across three halls.
More drives to Filadelfia
- Yaguarón to Filadelfia
- San Ignacio, Paraguay to Filadelfia
- Encarnación to Filadelfia
- Tupiza to Filadelfia, Paraguay
- Posadas to Filadelfia, Paraguay
From Ciudad del Este to other places in Paraguay
- Ciudad del Este to Encarnación
- Ciudad del Este to Posadas, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Resistencia, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Concordia, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Ituzaingó, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Chajarí, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad del Este to Filadelfia?
About 12 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 478 miles.
How far is Filadelfia from Ciudad del Este by car?
About 478 miles (769 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 Ciudad del Este to Filadelfia?
The U.S. State Department rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad del Este to Filadelfia use?
In order: PY02, D023, D025, PY09 and PY16. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad del Este and Filadelfia?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (cathedral, mile 168, 1 mi from the route); Museo San Rafael (museum, mile 183, 3 mi from the route); Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (museum, mile 197, 1 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.