The Wayro route from La Quiaca to Quime, Bolivia is 474 miles (763 km), about 12 h 2 min of driving without stops. You cross from Argentina into Bolivia at about mile 1, at La Quiaca–Villazón.
Full advisory: Argentina, Bolivia. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Bolivia August 18, 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.”
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Distance by road | 474 mi (763 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | F14 → F21 → F30 → F1 → F62 |
| Border crossing | about mile 1, Argentina → Bolivia (La Quiaca–Villazón) |
| Regions on the route | Jujuy, Potosí, Oruro, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The border on the way to Quime
The route crosses at about mile 1, at La Quiaca–Villazón, from Jujuy into Potosí. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Bolivia (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Bolivia | You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. |
| 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. |
| 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, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
Driving La Quiaca to Quime: the shape of the trip
F30 (122 mi) and F1 (121 mi) carry about 51% of the 474 miles. The first 1 miles are in Argentina; the last 473 are in Bolivia. It runs through 4 regions: Jujuy, Potosí, Oruro, La Paz. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from La Quiaca to Quime
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jujuy, Potosí |
| F14 | 2–57 | 55 | Potosí |
| connecting roads | 57–60 | 3 | Potosí |
| F21 | 60–176 | 116 | Potosí |
| connecting roads | 176–178 | 2 | Potosí |
| F30 | 178–300 | 122 | Potosí, Oruro |
| F1 | 300–421 | 121 | Oruro, La Paz |
| local roads | 421–451 | 30 | La Paz |
| F62 | 451–473 | 22 | La Paz |
| local roads | 473–474 | 1 | La Paz |
- Mile 1 of this route: Jujuy → Potosí (international border)
- Mile 255 of this route: Potosí → Oruro (region line)
- Mile 414 of this route: Oruro → La Paz (region line)
Places worth a stop between La Quiaca and Quime
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas (mile 10), Machacamarca Railway museum (mile 354)
- Museums and history: Machacamarca Railway museum (mile 354), Museo Nacional Antropológico Eduardo López Rivas (mile 372), Conchupata Lighthouse (mile 373)
Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas
Covering 58,480 hectares of semi-arid puna between 3,200 and 4,700 meters, Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas is a municipal protected area in Villazón, Potosí.
Ecoparque Encantado Protected Municipal Area
Within the municipality of Tupiza, in Potosí's Sud Chichas province, Ecoparque Encantado is a municipal protected area in southern Bolivia.
Machacamarca Railway museum
The Machacamarca Railway Museum (Museo Ferroviario de Machacamarca) is a railway museum in the municipality of Machacamarca, in Bolivia's Oruro department.
Museo Nacional Antropológico Eduardo López Rivas
Bolivia's national anthropology museum named for Eduardo López Rivas preserves, studies and shares the archaeological, ethnographic and folk heritage of the Altiplano region.
Conchupata Lighthouse
The Conchupata Lighthouse (Faro de Conchupata) is a lighthouse structure located in the Bolivian city of Oruro.
Arenales de Cochiraya
Northwest of Oruro, the Arenales de Cochiraya are 150 hectares of sand formations at the foot of Cerro San Pedro, protected as cultural and landscape heritage and home to a sand sculpture festival since 2004.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from La Quiaca to Quime, Bolivia?
About 12 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 474 miles.
How far is Quime, Bolivia from La Quiaca by car?
About 474 miles (763 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 La Quiaca to Quime drive cross the border?
At about mile 1, from Argentina into Bolivia, at La Quiaca–Villazón.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from La Quiaca into Bolivia?
No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated May 07, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from La Quiaca to Quime, Bolivia?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from La Quiaca to Quime?
In order: F14, F21, F30, F1 and F62. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between La Quiaca and Quime?
Closest to the road: Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas (protected area, mile 10, 0.9 mi from the route); Machacamarca Railway museum (railway museum, mile 354, 0.4 mi from the route); Arenales de Cochiraya (municipal protected area, mile 376, 1 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.