Ituzaingó to Concepción, Paraguay is about 436 road miles (701 km): roughly 10 h 38 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Argentina into Paraguay at about mile 11.
- 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: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
- Paraguay: “Nearly all rural roads are unpaved and may be impassable during rainy periods and the rainy season from October to March.”
| Total distance | 436 mi (701 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN120 → D022 → PY20 → PY01 → D023 → D009 → PY03 → PY08 → D035 → D002 → D030 → PY05 |
| Border crossing | about mile 11, Argentina → Paraguay |
| Regions on the route | Corrientes, Misiones, Paraguarí, Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The border on the way to Concepción
The route crosses at about mile 11, from Corrientes into Misiones. 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.
The Ituzaingó–Concepción drive in a few lines
PY01 (120 mi) and PY08 (79 mi) carry about 46% of the 436 miles. The first 11 miles are in Argentina; the last 425 are in Paraguay. It runs through 7 regions: Corrientes, Misiones, Paraguarí, Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ituzaingó to Concepción
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Corrientes |
| RN120 | 3–11 | 8 | Corrientes |
| D022 | 11–21 | 10 | Misiones |
| PY20 | 21–48 | 27 | Misiones |
| PY01 | 48–168 | 120 | Misiones, Paraguarí |
| connecting roads | 168–170 | 2 | Paraguarí |
| D023 | 170–181 | 11 | Paraguarí |
| D009 | 181–218 | 37 | Paraguarí, Central, Cordillera |
| connecting roads | 218–219 | 1 | Cordillera |
| PY03 | 219–283 | 64 | Cordillera, San Pedro |
| PY08 | 283–362 | 79 | San Pedro |
| D035 | 362–380 | 18 | San Pedro |
| D002 | 380–386 | 6 | San Pedro |
| D030 | 386–409 | 23 | Concepción |
| PY05 | 409–435 | 26 | Concepción |
| local roads | 435–436 | 1 | Concepción |
- Mile 11 of this route: Corrientes → Misiones (international border)
- Mile 106 of this route: Misiones → Paraguarí (region line)
- Mile 187 of this route: Paraguarí → Central (region line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Central → Cordillera (region line)
- Mile 223 of this route: Cordillera → San Pedro (region line)
- Mile 386 of this route: San Pedro → Concepción (region line)
What to see on the way from Ituzaingó to Concepción
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Mission San Ignacio Guazú (mile 68), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 193)
- Nature and outdoors: Ypoá National Park (mile 149)
- Museums and history: Mission San Ignacio Guazú (mile 68), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 193)
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.
Mbatovi ecoreserve
Mbatoví Ecoreserve (Ecorreserva Mbatoví) is a private protected area in Paraguay, registered as the country's first environmental easement and approved by the national tourism secretariat as an ecological tourist reserve.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
Caacupé Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Caacupé, and its sanctuary of the Virgin of Caacupé, inaugurated in 1765, became a place of pilgrimage for many local believers.
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- Guarapuava to Concepción, Paraguay
- Apucarana to Concepción, Paraguay
More drives from Ituzaingó
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- Ituzaingó to Mercedes, Uruguay
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- Ituzaingó to Trinidad, Uruguay
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ituzaingó to Concepción, Paraguay?
About 10 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 436 miles.
How far is Concepción, Paraguay from Ituzaingó by car?
About 436 miles (701 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 Ituzaingó to Concepción drive cross the border?
At about mile 11, from Argentina into Paraguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Ituzaingó 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Ituzaingó to Concepción, Paraguay?
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 Ituzaingó to Concepción use?
In order: RN120, D022, PY20, PY01, D023, D009, PY03, PY08, D035, D002, D030 and PY05. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ituzaingó to Concepción?
Closest to the road: Mission San Ignacio Guazú (jesuit mission ruins, mile 68, 0.4 mi from the route); Mbatovi ecoreserve (nature area, mile 171, 4 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (cathedral, mile 193, 0.3 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.