Corrientes to Catamarca is about 533 road miles (858 km): roughly 10 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.”
| Total distance | 533 mi (858 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN16 → RN89 → RN34 → RP51 → RN64 → RN38 |
| Provinces on the route | Corrientes, Chaco, Santiago del Estero, Catamarca, Tucumán |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Corrientes to Catamarca drive plays out
RN89 (216 mi) and RN16 (131 mi) carry about 65% of the 533 miles. It runs through 5 provinces: Corrientes, Chaco, Santiago del Estero, Catamarca, Tucumán. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Corrientes and Catamarca
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Corrientes |
| RN16 | 2–133 | 131 | Corrientes, Chaco |
| RN89 | 133–349 | 216 | Chaco, Santiago del Estero |
| RN34 | 349–382 | 33 | Santiago del Estero |
| RP51 | 382–386 | 4 | Santiago del Estero |
| connecting roads | 386–388 | 2 | Santiago del Estero |
| RN64 | 388–485 | 97 | Santiago del Estero, Catamarca, Tucumán |
| RN38 | 485–530 | 45 | Tucumán, Catamarca |
| local roads | 530–533 | 3 | Catamarca |
- Mile 3 of this route: Corrientes → Chaco (province line)
- Mile 217 of this route: Chaco → Santiago del Estero (province line)
- Mile 448 of this route: Santiago del Estero → Catamarca (province line)
- Mile 482 of this route: Catamarca → Tucumán (province line)
- Mile 487 of this route: Tucumán → Catamarca (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Corrientes and Catamarca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bicentennial Cultural Center (mile 387), Santiago del Estero Cathedral (mile 388)
- Museums and history: Resistencia Cathedral (mile 12), Museo Ichoalay (mile 12), Bicentennial Cultural Center (mile 387), Santiago del Estero Cathedral (mile 388)
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.
Bicentennial Cultural Center
In central Santiago del Estero, the Bicentennial Cultural Center is a cultural complex in part of the former provincial Government House, fully remodeled inside.
Santiago del Estero Cathedral
Dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Santiago del Estero Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral-basilica and the seat of the archdiocese since 1907.
Arriving in Catamarca
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca Cathedral
Dedicated to the Virgen del Valle, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Valley stands in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca.
Laureano Brizuela Art Museum
Set in an old house in the center of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, this art museum carries the name of its founder, painter and photographer Laureano Brizuela, and dates back to 1935.
Archaeological Museum Adam Quiroga
The Archaeological Museum Adam Quiroga (Museo Arqueológico Adán Quiroga) safeguards what is considered the most important collection of archaeological pieces in Catamarca province.
More drives to Catamarca
From Corrientes to other places in Argentina
- Corrientes to San Nicolás de los Arroyos
- Corrientes to Pergamino
- Corrientes to Arrecifes
- Corrientes to San Antonio de Areco
- Corrientes to Clorinda
- Corrientes to Amaicha del Valle
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Corrientes to Catamarca?
About 10 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
How far is Catamarca from Corrientes by car?
About 533 miles (858 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 Corrientes to Catamarca 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 Corrientes to Catamarca use?
In order: RN16, RN89, RN34, RP51, RN64 and RN38. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Corrientes to Catamarca?
Closest to the road: Resistencia Cathedral (cathedral, mile 12, 3 mi from the route); Bicentennial Cultural Center (museum, mile 387, 0.4 mi from the route); Santiago del Estero Cathedral (cathedral, mile 388, 0.5 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.