Córdoba, Argentina to Villa Unión is about 361 road miles (581 km): roughly 7 h 35 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Distance | 361 mi (581 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN20 → RN38 → RN150 → RN76 |
| Provinces on the route | Córdoba, La Rioja |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Córdoba to Villa Unión is like
RN38 (194 mi) and RN76 (72 mi) carry about 74% of the 361 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Córdoba, La Rioja. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Córdoba to Villa Unión
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Córdoba |
| RN20 | 2–19 | 17 | Córdoba |
| local roads | 19–38 | 19 | Córdoba |
| RN38 | 38–232 | 194 | Córdoba, La Rioja |
| RN150 | 232–286 | 54 | La Rioja |
| RN76 | 286–358 | 72 | La Rioja |
| local roads | 358–361 | 3 | La Rioja |
- Mile 144 of this route: Córdoba → La Rioja (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Villa Unión
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín botánico Dr. Miguel J. Culaciati (mile 47), El Chiflón (mile 277)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín botánico Dr. Miguel J. Culaciati (mile 47), El Chiflón (mile 277), Talampaya National Park (mile 311)
- Museums and history: Museo Usina Molet (mile 23), Museo Arqueológico Argentino Ambato (mile 46), Casa Museo Arturo Illia (mile 88)
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.
Museo Usina Molet
Museo Usina Molet stands on the banks of the Suquía River in the Punilla Valley of Córdoba province, at kilometer 22 of Provincial Route E 55.
Museo Arqueológico Argentino Ambato
In La Falda, Córdoba, this museum grew from amateur archaeologist Aroldo Rosso's private collection and displays pieces from the main Indigenous cultures of northwest Argentina.
Jardín botánico Dr. Miguel J. Culaciati
Jardín botánico Dr. Miguel J. Culaciati is a 3.5-hectare ethnobotanical garden in Huerta Grande, run privately on a nonprofit basis.
Casa Museo Arturo Illia
In Cruz del Eje, Córdoba province, the Casa Museo Arturo Illia preserves the home where Arturo Illia lived until 1963, when he became president of Argentina; it was declared a National Historic Monument in 2001.
El Chiflón
On National Route 150, about 70 km west of Patquía, El Chiflón Provincial Park belongs to the Talampaya–Ischigualasto geological basin and shares its landscape, geology and cultural features with those parks.
Talampaya National Park
Talampaya National Park in La Rioja Province became a provincial reserve in 1975, a national park in 1997 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
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From Córdoba to other places in Argentina
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Córdoba, Argentina to Villa Unión?
About 7 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 361 miles.
What is the driving distance from Córdoba, Argentina to Villa Unión?
About 361 miles (581 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 Córdoba, Argentina to Villa Unión?
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 Córdoba to Villa Unión use?
In order: RN20, RN38, RN150 and RN76. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Córdoba to Villa Unión?
Closest to the road: Museo Usina Molet (museum, mile 23, 1 mi from the route); Jardín botánico Dr. Miguel J. Culaciati (botanical garden, mile 47, 0.3 mi from the route); El Chiflón (park, mile 277, 0.2 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.