Plan on about 13 h 20 min of driving for the 508-mile (818 km) trip from Encarnación to Filadelfia, before any stops.
Full advisory: Paraguay. Advisory issued: Paraguay August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Paraguay: “The Trans-Chaco route is in fair condition except for the portion between Mariscal Estigarribia and the Bolivian border.”
| Distance by road | 508 mi (818 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY01 → PY18 → D075 → PY09 → PY16 |
| Departments on the route | Itapúa, Misiones, Paraguarí, Central, Asunción, Presidente Hayes, Boquerón |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Encarnación to Filadelfia drive plays out
PY09 (265 mi) and PY01 (196 mi) carry about 91% of the 508 miles. It runs through 7 departments: Itapúa, Misiones, Paraguarí, Central, Asunción, Presidente Hayes, Boquerón. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Encarnación and Filadelfia
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 231–496 | 265 | Presidente Hayes, Boquerón |
| local roads | 496–503 | 7 | Boquerón |
| PY16 | 503–508 | 5 | Boquerón |
- Mile 50 of this route: Itapúa → Misiones (department line)
- Mile 124 of this route: Misiones → Paraguarí (department line)
- Mile 188 of this route: Paraguarí → Central (department line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Central → Asunción (department line)
- Mile 228 of this route: Asunción → Presidente Hayes (department line)
- Mile 482 of this route: Presidente Hayes → Boquerón (department line)
What to see on the way from Encarnación to Filadelfia
- 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), Museo Memoria de la Ciudad (mile 222), Museo del Barro (mile 224)
- 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.
Museo Memoria de la Ciudad
Opened in 1996 in Asunción, the Museum of the Memory of the City fills the Viola House, one of nine buildings in the Manzana de la Rivera complex facing the Government House.
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.
More drives to Filadelfia
- Yaguarón to Filadelfia
- San Ignacio, Paraguay to Filadelfia
- Ciudad del Este to Filadelfia
- Tupiza to Filadelfia, Paraguay
- Posadas to Filadelfia, Paraguay
From Encarnación to other places in Paraguay
- Encarnación to San Bernardino
- Encarnación to Neuland
- Encarnación to Areguá
- Encarnación to Clorinda, Argentina
- Encarnación to Mercedes, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Encarnación to Filadelfia?
About 13 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 508 miles.
What is the driving distance from Encarnación to Filadelfia?
About 508 miles (818 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 Encarnación to Filadelfia drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Encarnación to Filadelfia use?
In order: PY01, PY18, D075, PY09 and PY16. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Encarnación and Filadelfia?
Closest to the road: Mission San Ignacio Guazú (jesuit mission ruins, mile 87, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo del Barro (museum, mile 224, 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.