By road, Posadas and Neuland, Paraguay are about 531 miles (855 km) apart, or roughly 14 h 13 min of driving. 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.”
| Distance by road | 531 mi (855 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 13 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 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The border on the way to Neuland
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.
How the Posadas to Neuland drive plays out
PY09 (269 mi) and PY01 (196 mi) carry about 88% of the 531 miles. The first 5 miles are in Argentina; the last 526 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.
Roads you'll take from Posadas to Neuland
| 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 | 240–509 | 269 | Presidente Hayes, Boquerón |
| PY16 | 509–523 | 14 | Boquerón |
| local roads | 523–531 | 8 | 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 Neuland
- 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), Museo Memoria de la Ciudad (mile 231), Museo de Arte Sacro (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.
Museo Memoria de la Ciudad
Opened in 1996 in Asunción, the Museum of the Memory of the City fills the Viola House, one of nine buildings in the Manzana de la Rivera complex facing the Government House.
Museo de Arte Sacro
Housed in Villa Lina, an early 20th-century eclectic-style building on Cerro Antequera in Asunción, the Museo de Arte Sacro displays sculptures of Hispanic-Guaraní Baroque religious art.
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 Neuland
- Yaguarón to Neuland
- San Ignacio, Paraguay to Neuland
- Encarnación to Neuland
- Ituzaingó to Neuland, Paraguay
More drives from Posadas
- Posadas to Paso de los Libres
- Posadas to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay
- Posadas to Filadelfia, Paraguay
- Posadas to San Bernardino, Paraguay
- Posadas to Mercedes, Uruguay
- Posadas to Trinidad, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Posadas to Neuland, Paraguay?
About 14 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 531 miles.
What is the driving distance from Posadas to Neuland, Paraguay?
About 531 miles (855 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 Neuland 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Posadas to Neuland 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.
What roads does the drive from Posadas to Neuland 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 Neuland?
Closest to the road: Mission San Ignacio Guazú (jesuit mission ruins, mile 95, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Sacro (art museum, 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.