By road, Ciudad del Este and Resistencia, Argentina are about 398 miles (641 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 41 min of driving. You cross from Paraguay into Argentina at about mile 216, at Clorinda–José Falcón.
- 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: “Nearly all rural roads are unpaved and may be impassable during rainy periods and the rainy season from October to March.”
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Total distance | 398 mi (641 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY02 → D023 → D075 → PY09 → RN11 |
| Border crossing | about mile 216, Paraguay → Argentina (Clorinda–José Falcón) |
| Regions on the route | Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central, Asunción, Presidente Hayes, Formosa, Chaco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The border on the way to Resistencia
The route crosses at about mile 216, at Clorinda–José Falcón, from Presidente Hayes into Formosa. 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.
The Ciudad del Este–Resistencia drive in a few lines
RN11 (179 mi) and PY02 (175 mi) carry about 89% of the 398 miles. The first 216 miles are in Paraguay; the last 182 are in Argentina. It runs through 8 regions: Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central, Asunción, Presidente Hayes, Formosa, Chaco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ciudad del Este and Resistencia
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Alto Paraná |
| PY02 | 4–179 | 175 | Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central |
| D023 | 179–201 | 22 | Central |
| connecting roads | 201–202 | 1 | Asunción |
| D075 | 202–208 | 6 | Asunción, Presidente Hayes |
| PY09 | 208–216 | 8 | Presidente Hayes |
| RN11 | 216–395 | 179 | Formosa, Chaco |
| local roads | 395–398 | 3 | Chaco |
- Mile 47 of this route: Alto Paraná → Caaguazú (region line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Caaguazú → Cordillera (region line)
- Mile 176 of this route: Cordillera → Central (region line)
- Mile 201 of this route: Central → Asunción (region line)
- Mile 204 of this route: Asunción → Presidente Hayes (region line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Presidente Hayes → Formosa (international border)
- Mile 334 of this route: Formosa → Chaco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ciudad del Este and Resistencia
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (mile 198), Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 201)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 201)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 168), Museo San Rafael (mile 183), Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (mile 198), Museo del Barro (mile 201), Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Formosa (mile 289)
- With kids: Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 201)
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.
Museo del Barro
On the outskirts of Asunción, Museo del Barro began as a private traveling collection and found a permanent home after seven years.
Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción
Set in natural forest covering 272 acres north of the city, the Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción combines a botanical garden and a zoo in Paraguay's capital.
Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Formosa
Also known as Formosa Cathedral, Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the city of Formosa and the seat of the Diocese of Formosa.
In Resistencia itself
Regional Museum of Anthropology "Juan Alfredo Martinet"
In Resistencia, the Juan Alfredo Martinet Regional Museum of Anthropology introduces the roots of the Chaco region and its people; it grew out of archaeological research at the Km 75 site in Chaco.
Resistencia Cathedral
Also called the St. Ferdinand the King Cathedral, Resistencia Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the city of Resistencia, Argentina.
Museo Ichoalay
Founded in 1949 by two teachers, Museo Ichoalay is a regional history museum in Resistencia, housed in the building of Escuela Normal Superior No. 87.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad del Este to Resistencia, Argentina?
About 8 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 398 miles.
How far is Resistencia, Argentina from Ciudad del Este by car?
About 398 miles (641 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 Resistencia drive cross the border?
At about mile 216, from Paraguay into Argentina, at Clorinda–José Falcón.
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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Ciudad del Este to Resistencia drive?
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 Resistencia use?
In order: PY02, D023, D075, PY09 and RN11. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad del Este and Resistencia?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (cathedral, mile 168, 1 mi from the route); Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (museum, mile 198, 0.2 mi from the route); Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (botanical garden, mile 201, 0.6 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.