By road, Paraná and Catamarca are about 500 miles (805 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 52 min of driving.
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 | 500 mi (805 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN168 → AP01 → RN19 → RN34 → RP70 → RPE95 → RP1 → RP17 → RPS229 → RN60 → RP33 |
| Provinces on the route | Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Córdoba, Catamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Paraná to Catamarca
RN60 (162 mi) and RP17 (133 mi) carry about 59% of the 500 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Córdoba, Catamarca. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Paraná to Catamarca
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Entre Ríos |
| RN168 | 2–16 | 14 | Entre Ríos, Santa Fe |
| connecting roads | 16–19 | 3 | Santa Fe |
| AP01 | 19–25 | 6 | Santa Fe |
| RN19 | 25–70 | 45 | Santa Fe |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | Santa Fe |
| RN34 | 71–91 | 20 | Santa Fe |
| RP70 | 91–118 | 27 | Santa Fe |
| RPE95 | 118–124 | 6 | Santa Fe, Córdoba |
| RP1 | 124–142 | 18 | Córdoba |
| RP17 | 142–275 | 133 | Córdoba |
| RPS229 | 275–282 | 7 | Córdoba |
| RN60 | 282–444 | 162 | Córdoba, Catamarca |
| RP33 | 444–496 | 52 | Catamarca |
| local roads | 496–500 | 4 | Catamarca |
- Mile 4 of this route: Entre Ríos → Santa Fe (province line)
- Mile 119 of this route: Santa Fe → Córdoba (province line)
- Mile 372 of this route: Córdoba → Catamarca (province line)
Stops between Paraná and Catamarca
Provincial Historical Museum of Santa Fe Brigadier Estanislao López
The Provincial Historical Museum Brigadier Estanislao López (Museo Histórico Provincial Brig. Gral. Estanislao López) is a history museum in Santa Fe, Argentina.
Museum of Arts and Crafts Enrique Estrada Bello
Opened in August 1969, this fine arts museum in Santo Tomé shares the Casa de los Museos with the Andrés Atilio Roverano History Museum and Municipal Archive.
San José Charterhouse
In Deán Funes, Córdoba, San José Charterhouse is a Carthusian monastery dedicated to Saint Joseph, the third such monastery in the Americas.
When you get to Catamarca
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca Cathedral
Dedicated to the Virgen del Valle, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Valley stands in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca.
Laureano Brizuela Art Museum
Set in an old house in the center of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, this art museum carries the name of its founder, painter and photographer Laureano Brizuela, and dates back to 1935.
Archaeological Museum Adam Quiroga
The Archaeological Museum Adam Quiroga (Museo Arqueológico Adán Quiroga) safeguards what is considered the most important collection of archaeological pieces in Catamarca province.
More drives to Catamarca
From Paraná to other places in Argentina
- 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 does it take to drive from Paraná to Catamarca?
About 9 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 500 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paraná to Catamarca?
About 500 miles (805 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 Paraná to Catamarca?
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 Paraná to Catamarca use?
In order: RN168, AP01, RN19, RN34, RP70, RPE95, RP1, RP17, RPS229, RN60 and RP33. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paraná to Catamarca?
Closest to the road: Provincial Historical Museum of Santa Fe Brigadier Estanislao López (museum, mile 17, 2 mi from the route); Museum of Arts and Crafts Enrique Estrada Bello (museum, mile 24, 2 mi from the route); San José Charterhouse (carthusian monastery, mile 299, 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.