Encarnación to Clorinda, Argentina is about 244 road miles (393 km): roughly 6 h 18 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Paraguay into Argentina at about mile 240, at Clorinda–José Falcón.
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: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
| Distance by road | 244 mi (393 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY01 → PY18 → D075 → PY09 |
| Border crossing | about mile 240, Paraguay → Argentina (Clorinda–José Falcón) |
| Regions on the route | Itapúa, Misiones, Paraguarí, Central, Asunción, Presidente Hayes, Formosa |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Argentina
The route crosses at about mile 240, 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.
On the road from Encarnación to Clorinda
PY01 (196 mi) and PY18 (17 mi) carry about 87% of the 244 miles. The first 240 miles are in Paraguay; the last 4 are in Argentina. It runs through 7 regions: Itapúa, Misiones, Paraguarí, Central, Asunción, Presidente Hayes, Formosa. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Encarnación and Clorinda
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Itapúa |
| PY01 | 1–174 | 173 | Itapúa, Misiones, Paraguarí |
| connecting roads | 174–175 | 1 | Paraguarí |
| PY18 | 175–192 | 17 | Paraguarí, Central |
| local roads | 192–198 | 6 | Central |
| PY01 | 198–221 | 23 | Central, Asunción |
| local roads | 221–226 | 5 | Asunción |
| D075 | 226–231 | 5 | Asunción, Presidente Hayes |
| PY09 | 231–240 | 9 | Presidente Hayes |
| local roads | 240–244 | 4 | Formosa |
- Mile 50 of this route: Itapúa → Misiones (region line)
- Mile 124 of this route: Misiones → Paraguarí (region line)
- Mile 188 of this route: Paraguarí → Central (region line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Central → Asunción (region line)
- Mile 228 of this route: Asunción → Presidente Hayes (region line)
- Mile 240 of this route: Presidente Hayes → Formosa (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Encarnación and Clorinda
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Mission San Ignacio Guazú (mile 87), Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 226)
- Nature and outdoors: Ypoá National Park (mile 167), Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 226)
- Museums and history: Mission San Ignacio Guazú (mile 87), Casa de la Independencia Museum (mile 222), Museo de Arte Sacro (mile 222)
- With kids: Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 226)
Mission San Ignacio Guazú
San Ignacio Guazú was one of the missions the Society of Jesus founded in the Jesuit province of Paraguay, located in the city of San Ignacio Guazú in Misiones department.
Ypoá National Park
Ypoá National Park is a protected area in Paraguay that takes in Lake Ypoá.
Casa de la Independencia Museum
Opened on May 14, 1965, the Casa de la Independencia Museum is a history museum in a historic Asunción house, with pieces dating back to Paraguay's independence.
Museo de Arte Sacro
Housed in Villa Lina, an early 20th-century eclectic-style building on Cerro Antequera in Asunción, the Museo de Arte Sacro displays sculptures of Hispanic-Guaraní Baroque religious art.
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.
More drives to Clorinda
More drives from Encarnación
- Encarnación to San Bernardino
- Encarnación to Filadelfia
- Encarnación to Neuland
- Encarnación to Areguá
- Encarnación to Mercedes, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Encarnación to Clorinda, Argentina?
About 6 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 244 miles.
What is the driving distance from Encarnación to Clorinda, Argentina?
About 244 miles (393 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 Encarnación to Clorinda drive cross the border?
At about mile 240, from Paraguay into Argentina, at Clorinda–José Falcón.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Encarnación 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 Encarnación to Clorinda 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 Encarnación to Clorinda use?
In order: PY01, PY18, D075 and PY09. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Encarnación and Clorinda?
Closest to the road: Mission San Ignacio Guazú (jesuit mission ruins, mile 87, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Sacro (art museum, mile 222, 2 mi from the route); Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (botanical garden, mile 226, 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.