The Wayro route from Maipú to Capilla del Monte is 391 miles (630 km), about 8 h 34 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 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.”
| Total distance | 391 mi (630 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | RP22 → RN40 → RP162 → RP246 → RP270 → RP203 → RN141 → RN79 → RN77 → RN38 |
| Provinces on the route | Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Córdoba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Maipú to Capilla del Monte: the shape of the trip
RN141 (125 mi) and RN38 (79 mi) carry about 52% of the 391 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Córdoba. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Maipú and Capilla del Monte
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Mendoza |
| RP22 | 3–9 | 6 | Mendoza |
| RN40 | 9–79 | 70 | Mendoza, San Juan |
| connecting roads | 79–80 | 1 | San Juan |
| RP162 | 80–86 | 6 | San Juan |
| connecting roads | 86–88 | 2 | San Juan |
| RP246 | 88–101 | 13 | San Juan |
| connecting roads | 101–103 | 2 | San Juan |
| RP270 | 103–107 | 4 | San Juan |
| RP203 | 107–112 | 5 | San Juan |
| connecting roads | 112–115 | 3 | San Juan |
| RN141 | 115–240 | 125 | San Juan, La Rioja |
| RN79 | 240–248 | 8 | La Rioja |
| RN77 | 248–311 | 63 | La Rioja, Córdoba |
| RN38 | 311–390 | 79 | Córdoba |
| local roads | 390–391 | 1 | Córdoba |
- Mile 62 of this route: Mendoza → San Juan (province line)
- Mile 192 of this route: San Juan → La Rioja (province line)
- Mile 308 of this route: La Rioja → Córdoba (province line)
Places worth a stop between Maipú and Capilla del Monte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Mendoza Cathedral (mile 9), Oratorio de la Difunta Correa (mile 129)
- Museums and history: Mendoza Cathedral (mile 9), Casa Museo Arturo Illia (mile 366)
Mendoza Cathedral
Dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto, Mendoza Cathedral began as a 19th-century chapel and was built as an interim cathedral in 1934.
Oratorio de la Difunta Correa
Pilgrims travel to this shrine in Vallecito, in San Juan Province, to venerate Deolinda Correa, known as the Difunta Correa, at the spot where her first miracle is believed to have taken place.
Santuario de San Expedito
Pilgrims come to this shrine in Bermejo, about 74 km northeast of the city of Caucete in San Juan Province, to venerate Saint Expeditus.
Casa Museo Arturo Illia
In Cruz del Eje, Córdoba province, the Casa Museo Arturo Illia preserves the home where Arturo Illia lived until 1963, when he became president of Argentina; it was declared a National Historic Monument in 2001.
More drives to Capilla del Monte
- Córdoba, Argentina to Capilla del Monte
- Paraná to Capilla del Monte
- Rosario, Argentina to Capilla del Monte
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Capilla del Monte
- Pergamino to Capilla del Monte
- Arrecifes to Capilla del Monte
From Maipú to other places in Argentina
- Maipú to San José de Jáchal
- Maipú to Villa Unión
- Maipú to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- Maipú to Curicó, Chile
- Maipú to Pichilemu, Chile
- Maipú to Pelluhue, Chile
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Maipú to Capilla del Monte?
About 8 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 391 miles.
What is the driving distance from Maipú to Capilla del Monte?
About 391 miles (630 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.
Is it safe to drive from Maipú to Capilla del Monte?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Maipú to Capilla del Monte?
In order: RP22, RN40, RP162, RP246, RP270, RP203, RN141, RN79, RN77 and RN38. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Maipú and Capilla del Monte?
Closest to the road: Mendoza Cathedral (cathedral, mile 9, 0.9 mi from the route); Oratorio de la Difunta Correa (sanctuary, mile 129, 0.4 mi from the route); Casa Museo Arturo Illia (museum, mile 366, 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.