The Wayro route from Posadas to Filadelfia, Paraguay is 516 miles (831 km), about 13 h 36 min of driving without stops. You cross from Argentina into Paraguay at about mile 5, at Posadas–Encarnación.
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: “The Trans-Chaco route is in fair condition except for the portion between Mariscal Estigarribia and the Bolivian border.”
| Total distance | 516 mi (831 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY01 → PY18 → D075 → PY09 → PY16 |
| Border crossing | about mile 5, Argentina → Paraguay (Posadas–Encarnación) |
| Regions on the route | Misiones, Itapúa, Paraguarí, Central, Asunción, Presidente Hayes, Boquerón |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Paraguay
The route crosses at about mile 5, at Posadas–Encarnación, from Misiones into Itapúa. 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.
On the road from Posadas to Filadelfia
PY09 (265 mi) and PY01 (196 mi) carry about 89% of the 516 miles. The first 5 miles are in Argentina; the last 511 are in Paraguay. It runs through 7 regions: Misiones, Itapúa, Paraguarí, Central, Asunción, Presidente Hayes, Boquerón. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Posadas to Filadelfia, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Misiones, Itapúa |
| PY01 | 9–182 | 173 | Itapúa, Misiones, Paraguarí |
| connecting roads | 182–183 | 1 | Paraguarí |
| PY18 | 183–200 | 17 | Paraguarí, Central |
| local roads | 200–206 | 6 | Central |
| PY01 | 206–229 | 23 | Central, Asunción |
| local roads | 229–234 | 5 | Asunción |
| D075 | 234–240 | 6 | Asunción, Presidente Hayes |
| PY09 | 240–505 | 265 | Presidente Hayes, Boquerón |
| local roads | 505–511 | 6 | Boquerón |
| PY16 | 511–516 | 5 | Boquerón |
- Mile 5 of this route: Misiones → Itapúa (international border)
- Mile 58 of this route: Itapúa → Misiones (region line)
- Mile 132 of this route: Misiones → Paraguarí (region line)
- Mile 196 of this route: Paraguarí → Central (region line)
- Mile 224 of this route: Central → Asunción (region line)
- Mile 236 of this route: Asunción → Presidente Hayes (region line)
- Mile 490 of this route: Presidente Hayes → Boquerón (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Posadas and Filadelfia
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Mission San Ignacio Guazú (mile 95), Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 234)
- Nature and outdoors: Ypoá National Park (mile 176), Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 234)
- Museums and history: La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná (mile 10), Mission San Ignacio Guazú (mile 95), Casa de la Independencia Museum (mile 231)
- With kids: Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (mile 234)
La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná
La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná is a former Jesuit reduction in Paraguay, one of the many mission colonies established in South America in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Mission San Ignacio Guazú
San Ignacio Guazú was one of the missions the Society of Jesus founded in the Jesuit province of Paraguay, located in the city of San Ignacio Guazú in Misiones department.
Ypoá National Park
Ypoá National Park is a protected area in Paraguay that takes in Lake Ypoá.
National Pantheon of the Heroes
Between Palma and Chile streets in central Asunción, the National Pantheon of the Heroes, also an oratory of the Virgin of the Assumption, is a national monument of Paraguay.
Casa de la Independencia Museum
Opened on May 14, 1965, the Casa de la Independencia Museum is a history museum in a historic Asunción house, with pieces dating back to Paraguay's independence.
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.
More drives to Filadelfia
- Yaguarón to Filadelfia
- San Ignacio, Paraguay to Filadelfia
- Encarnación to Filadelfia
- Ciudad del Este to Filadelfia
- Tupiza to Filadelfia, Paraguay
More drives from Posadas
- Posadas to Paso de los Libres
- Posadas to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay
- Posadas to Neuland, Paraguay
- Posadas to San Bernardino, Paraguay
- Posadas to Mercedes, Uruguay
- Posadas to Trinidad, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Posadas to Filadelfia, Paraguay?
About 13 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 516 miles.
How far is Filadelfia, Paraguay from Posadas by car?
About 516 miles (831 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 Posadas to Filadelfia drive cross the border?
At about mile 5, from Argentina into Paraguay, at Posadas–Encarnación.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Posadas 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Posadas to Filadelfia, Paraguay?
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.
What roads does the drive from Posadas to Filadelfia use?
In order: PY01, PY18, D075, PY09 and PY16. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Posadas and Filadelfia?
Closest to the road: Mission San Ignacio Guazú (jesuit mission ruins, mile 95, 0.4 mi from the route); National Pantheon of the Heroes (mausoleum, mile 231, 2 mi from the route); Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción (botanical garden, mile 234, 0.6 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.