The Wayro route from Paraná to Areguá, Paraguay is 558 miles (898 km), about 11 h 18 min of driving without stops. You cross from Argentina into Paraguay at about mile 534, at Clorinda–José Falcón.
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 | 558 mi (898 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN168 → RNA007 → RN11 → PY09 → D075 → D023 |
| Border crossing | about mile 534, Argentina → Paraguay (Clorinda–José Falcón) |
| Regions on the route | Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Chaco, Formosa, Presidente Hayes, Asunción, Central |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Paraguay
The route crosses at about mile 534, at Clorinda–José Falcón, from Formosa into Presidente Hayes. 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 Paraná–Areguá drive in a few lines
RN11 (498 mi) and RNA007 (15 mi) carry about 92% of the 558 miles. The first 534 miles are in Argentina; the last 24 are in Paraguay. It runs through 7 regions: Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Chaco, Formosa, Presidente Hayes, Asunción, Central. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Paraná to Areguá: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Entre Ríos |
| RN168 | 2–16 | 14 | Entre Ríos, Santa Fe |
| connecting roads | 16–20 | 4 | Santa Fe |
| RNA007 | 20–35 | 15 | Santa Fe |
| RN11 | 35–533 | 498 | Santa Fe, Chaco, Formosa |
| PY09 | 533–542 | 9 | Formosa, Presidente Hayes |
| D075 | 542–547 | 5 | Presidente Hayes, Asunción |
| D023 | 547–558 | 11 | Asunción, Central |
- Mile 4 of this route: Entre Ríos → Santa Fe (region line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Santa Fe → Chaco (region line)
- Mile 416 of this route: Chaco → Formosa (region line)
- Mile 534 of this route: Formosa → Presidente Hayes (international border)
- Mile 546 of this route: Presidente Hayes → Asunción (region line)
- Mile 549 of this route: Asunción → Central (region line)
Stops between Paraná and Areguá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 547), Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (mile 551)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 547)
- Museums and history: All Saints Cathedral, Santa Fe (mile 17), Museo Etnográfico y Colonial Juan de Garay (mile 17), Regional Museum of Anthropology "Juan Alfredo Martinet" (mile 354), Resistencia Cathedral (mile 354), Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Formosa (mile 461), Museo del Barro (mile 548), Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (mile 551)
- With kids: Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 547)
All Saints Cathedral, Santa Fe
On Brigadier Estanislao López street in Santa Fe, All Saints Cathedral is the city's main Catholic church and has been the mother church of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz since 1934.
Museo Etnográfico y Colonial Juan de Garay
Next to the San Francisco Convent on Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Santa Fe, the Museo Etnográfico y Colonial Juan de Garay covers ethnography and archaeology.
Regional Museum of Anthropology "Juan Alfredo Martinet"
In Resistencia, the Juan Alfredo Martinet Regional Museum of Anthropology introduces the roots of the Chaco region and its people; it grew out of archaeological research at the Km 75 site in Chaco.
Resistencia Cathedral
Also called the St. Ferdinand the King Cathedral, Resistencia Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the city of Resistencia, Argentina.
Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Formosa
Also known as Formosa Cathedral, Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the city of Formosa and the seat of the Diocese of Formosa.
Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción
Set in natural forest covering 272 acres north of the city, the Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción combines a botanical garden and a zoo in Paraguay's capital.
Museo del Barro
On the outskirts of Asunción, Museo del Barro began as a private traveling collection and found a permanent home after seven years.
Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano
At Conmebol's headquarters in Luque, the Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano opened in 2009 and shows over 1,800 objects on the history of South American soccer across three halls.
Once you reach Areguá
Ypacaraí Lake
Roughly 50 km east of Asunción, Ypacaraí Lake is a major body of water in Paraguay that drains northwest through the Salado River into the Paraguay River.
More drives to Areguá
- Encarnación to Areguá
- Pedro Juan Caballero to Areguá
- Corrientes to Areguá, Paraguay
- Santa Fe to Areguá, Paraguay
- Resistencia to Areguá, Paraguay
- Formosa, Argentina to Areguá, Paraguay
More drives from Paraná
- Paraná to San Nicolás de los Arroyos
- Paraná to Pergamino
- Paraná to Arrecifes
- Paraná to San Antonio de Areco
- Paraná to Luján
- Paraná to Tigre
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paraná to Areguá, Paraguay?
About 11 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 558 miles.
How far is Areguá, Paraguay from Paraná by car?
About 558 miles (898 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 Paraná to Areguá drive cross the border?
At about mile 534, from Argentina into Paraguay, at Clorinda–José Falcón.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Paraná 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Paraná to Areguá drive?
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.
Which highways go from Paraná to Areguá?
In order: RN168, RNA007, RN11, PY09, D075 and D023. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paraná and Areguá?
Closest to the road: All Saints Cathedral, Santa Fe (cathedral, mile 17, 2 mi from the route); Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (botanical garden, mile 547, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (museum, mile 551, 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.