La Plata to Colón, Argentina is about 236 road miles (380 km): roughly 4 h 28 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 in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Total distance | 236 mi (380 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN1 → AV1-N → RN9 → RP6 → RN12 → RN14 → RN135 |
| Provinces on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from La Plata to Colón is like
RN14 (94 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 60% of the 236 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from La Plata to Colón, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 3–33 | 30 | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 33–37 | 4 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 37–42 | 5 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 42–45 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 45–84 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 84–85 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 85–89 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
| RN12 | 89–136 | 47 | Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 136–230 | 94 | Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 230–235 | 5 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 235–236 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
- Mile 29 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Buenos Aires → Entre Ríos (province line)
What to see on the way from La Plata to Colón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (mile 34), Saint Catherine of Siena's Monastery, Buenos Aires (mile 35), Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires (mile 37), Eduardo Sívori Museum (mile 39), ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (mile 43), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 68)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (mile 48), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 68)
- Museums and history: Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (mile 34), Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires (mile 37), Eduardo Sívori Museum (mile 39), Museo Casa de Rogelio Yrurtia (mile 42), ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (mile 43), Museo del Estudio Jurídico (mile 48)
Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art
Known locally as the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires, this modern art museum is in the San Telmo district of Buenos Aires.
Saint Catherine of Siena's Monastery, Buenos Aires
Attached to the Church of Santa Catalina de Siena in Buenos Aires's San Nicolás district, this was the city's first monastery for women and one of the oldest of the colonial period.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires
Built as part of a Franciscan monastery and completed in 1732, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Recoleta has served as a parish church since the Franciscans were expelled in 1821.
Eduardo Sívori Museum
Named after painter Eduardo Sívori, this municipal museum of plastic arts in Buenos Aires opened in 1938.
Museo Casa de Rogelio Yrurtia
Sculptor Rogelio Yrurtia once lived in this house in the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, which now operates as a museum dedicated to him.
ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination
Set in Buenos Aires on the former Navy Mechanics School grounds, one of the largest clandestine detention, torture and extermination centers of the last dictatorship, this site museum was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2023.
Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte
On the Río de la Plata shore in Acassuso, San Isidro, Ribera Norte is a municipal nature park protecting green space within greater Buenos Aires.
Museo del Estudio Jurídico
Founded in 2015, the Museo del Estudio Jurídico sits on 9 de Julio Street in the commercial center of San Isidro, Argentina.
Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar
Landscape engineer Yasuo Inomata designed this Japanese garden in Belén de Escobar in 1969, and the local Japanese community donated it to the city. Red, white and spotted koi swim in its 1,000-square-meter pond.
More drives to Colón
- Rosario, Argentina to Colón, Argentina
- Santa Fe to Colón, Argentina
- Buenos Aires to Colón, Argentina
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Colón, Argentina
- Berisso to Colón, Argentina
- Mar del Plata to Colón, Argentina
From La Plata to other places in Argentina
- La Plata to Tigre
- La Plata to Luján
- La Plata to San Antonio de Areco
- La Plata to Arrecifes
- La Plata to Pergamino
- La Plata to Martínez
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from La Plata to Colón, Argentina?
About 4 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 236 miles.
How far is Colón, Argentina from La Plata by car?
About 236 miles (380 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 La Plata to Colón 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 La Plata to Colón use?
In order: RN1, AV1-N, RN9, RP6, RN12, RN14 and RN135. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between La Plata and Colón?
Closest to the road: Saint Catherine of Siena's Monastery, Buenos Aires (monastery, mile 35, 0.2 mi from the route); ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (museum, mile 43, 0.1 mi from the route); Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 68, 0.2 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.