The Wayro route from Mendoza to Capilla del Monte is 383 miles (617 km), about 8 h 24 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.”
| Distance | 383 mi (617 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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 15.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Mendoza–Capilla del Monte drive in a few lines
RN141 (125 mi) and RN38 (79 mi) carry about 53% of the 383 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Córdoba. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Mendoza to Capilla del Monte
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Mendoza |
| RN40 | 2–70 | 68 | Mendoza, San Juan |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | San Juan |
| RP162 | 71–78 | 7 | San Juan |
| connecting roads | 78–80 | 2 | San Juan |
| RP246 | 80–93 | 13 | San Juan |
| connecting roads | 93–94 | 1 | San Juan |
| RP270 | 94–99 | 5 | San Juan |
| RP203 | 99–104 | 5 | San Juan |
| connecting roads | 104–107 | 3 | San Juan |
| RN141 | 107–232 | 125 | San Juan, La Rioja |
| RN79 | 232–240 | 8 | La Rioja |
| RN77 | 240–303 | 63 | La Rioja, Córdoba |
| RN38 | 303–382 | 79 | Córdoba |
| local roads | 382–383 | 1 | Córdoba |
- Mile 53 of this route: Mendoza → San Juan (province line)
- Mile 183 of this route: San Juan → La Rioja (province line)
- Mile 300 of this route: La Rioja → Córdoba (province line)
What to see on the way from Mendoza to Capilla del Monte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Oratorio de la Difunta Correa (mile 121)
- Museums and history: Casa Museo Arturo Illia (mile 358)
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 Mendoza to other places in Argentina
- Mendoza to Barreal
- Mendoza to Los Ángeles, Chile
- Mendoza to Curicó, Chile
- Mendoza to Pichilemu, Chile
- Mendoza to Pelluhue, Chile
- Mendoza to Monte Águila, Chile
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mendoza to Capilla del Monte?
About 8 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 383 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mendoza to Capilla del Monte?
About 383 miles (617 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 Mendoza 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 Mendoza to Capilla del Monte?
In order: RN40, RP162, RP246, RP270, RP203, RN141, RN79, RN77 and RN38. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mendoza to Capilla del Monte?
Closest to the road: Oratorio de la Difunta Correa (sanctuary, mile 121, 0.3 mi from the route); Santuario de San Expedito (sanctuary, mile 145, 1 mi from the route); Casa Museo Arturo Illia (museum, mile 358, 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.