The Wayro route from Corrientes to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay is 480 miles (772 km), about 11 h 10 min of driving without stops. You cross from Argentina into Paraguay at about mile 191, at Clorinda–José Falcón.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
Full advisory: Argentina, Paraguay. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Paraguay August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
- Paraguay: “Intercity highway maintenance is not equal to U.S. standards.”
| Distance | 480 mi (772 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN16 → RN11 → PY09 → D025 → PY03 → PY08 → PY05 |
| Border crossing | about mile 191, Argentina → Paraguay (Clorinda–José Falcón) |
| Regions on the route | Corrientes, Chaco, Formosa, Presidente Hayes, Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción, Amambay |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Getting across the Argentina–Paraguay border
The route crosses at about mile 191, at Clorinda–José Falcón, from Formosa into Presidente Hayes. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Paraguay | The State Department notes that Paraguay doesn't require vehicle insurance. |
| 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, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026); U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
Driving Corrientes to Pedro Juan Caballero: the shape of the trip
RN11 (178 mi) and PY08 (115 mi) carry about 61% of the 480 miles. The first 191 miles are in Argentina; the last 289 are in Paraguay. It runs through 9 regions: Corrientes, Chaco, Formosa, Presidente Hayes, Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción, Amambay. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Corrientes to Pedro Juan Caballero: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Corrientes |
| RN16 | 2–12 | 10 | Corrientes, Chaco |
| RN11 | 12–190 | 178 | Chaco, Formosa |
| PY09 | 190–202 | 12 | Formosa, Presidente Hayes |
| D025 | 202–205 | 3 | Presidente Hayes, Central |
| connecting roads | 205–206 | 1 | Central |
| PY03 | 206–301 | 95 | Central, Cordillera, San Pedro |
| PY08 | 301–416 | 115 | San Pedro, Concepción |
| PY05 | 416–477 | 61 | Concepción, Amambay |
| local roads | 477–480 | 3 | Amambay |
- Mile 3 of this route: Corrientes → Chaco (region line)
- Mile 72 of this route: Chaco → Formosa (region line)
- Mile 191 of this route: Formosa → Presidente Hayes (international border)
- Mile 204 of this route: Presidente Hayes → Central (region line)
- Mile 213 of this route: Central → Cordillera (region line)
- Mile 242 of this route: Cordillera → San Pedro (region line)
- Mile 383 of this route: San Pedro → Concepción (region line)
- Mile 441 of this route: Concepción → Amambay (region line)
Stops between Corrientes and Pedro Juan Caballero
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Corá National Park (mile 457)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro Corá National Park (mile 457)
- Museums and history: Resistencia Cathedral (mile 12), Museo Ichoalay (mile 12), Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Formosa (mile 117)
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.
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.
Cerro Corá National Park
In Amambay Department, 45 km from Pedro Juan Caballero and the border with Brazil, Cerro Corá National Park protects about 13,685 acres.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Corrientes to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay?
About 11 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 480 miles.
What is the driving distance from Corrientes to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay?
About 480 miles (772 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 Corrientes to Pedro Juan Caballero drive cross the border?
At about mile 191, from Argentina into Paraguay, at Clorinda–José Falcón.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Corrientes into Paraguay?
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. (U.S. State Department, updated September 17, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Corrientes to Pedro Juan Caballero drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Corrientes to Pedro Juan Caballero use?
In order: RN16, RN11, PY09, D025, PY03, PY08 and PY05. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Corrientes and Pedro Juan Caballero?
Closest to the road: Resistencia Cathedral (cathedral, mile 12, 3 mi from the route); Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Formosa (cathedral, mile 117, 2 mi from the route); Cerro Corá National Park (national park, mile 457, 0.8 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.