By road, Posadas and Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay are about 419 miles (674 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 59 min of driving. You cross from Argentina into Paraguay at about mile 5, at Posadas–Encarnación.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
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: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
- Paraguay: “Traffic laws are often not enforced, and other drivers may ignore stop signs, traffic lights, and speed limits.”
| Total distance | 419 mi (674 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY01 → PY08 → D016 → D039 → PY05 |
| Border crossing | about mile 5, Argentina → Paraguay (Posadas–Encarnación) |
| Regions on the route | Misiones, Itapúa, Caazapá, Guairá, Caaguazú, San Pedro, Concepción, Amambay |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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 Pedro Juan Caballero
PY08 (288 mi) and PY05 (62 mi) carry about 84% of the 419 miles. The first 5 miles are in Argentina; the last 414 are in Paraguay. It runs through 8 regions: Misiones, Itapúa, Caazapá, Guairá, Caaguazú, San Pedro, Concepción, Amambay. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Posadas to Pedro Juan Caballero
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Misiones, Itapúa |
| PY01 | 9–36 | 27 | Itapúa |
| PY08 | 36–114 | 78 | Itapúa, Caazapá |
| D016 | 114–134 | 20 | Caazapá, Guairá |
| connecting roads | 134–137 | 3 | Guairá |
| D039 | 137–145 | 8 | Guairá |
| PY08 | 145–355 | 210 | Guairá, Caaguazú, San Pedro, Concepción |
| PY05 | 355–417 | 62 | Concepción, Amambay |
| local roads | 417–419 | 2 | Amambay |
- Mile 5 of this route: Misiones → Itapúa (international border)
- Mile 70 of this route: Itapúa → Caazapá (region line)
- Mile 125 of this route: Caazapá → Guairá (region line)
- Mile 165 of this route: Guairá → Caaguazú (region line)
- Mile 219 of this route: Caaguazú → San Pedro (region line)
- Mile 323 of this route: San Pedro → Concepción (region line)
- Mile 380 of this route: Concepción → Amambay (region line)
Stops between Posadas and Pedro Juan Caballero
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Holy Spirit Cathedral, Villarrica (mile 150), Cerro Corá National Park (mile 396)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro Corá National Park (mile 396)
- Museums and history: La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná (mile 10), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Villarrica (mile 150)
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.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Villarrica
In Villarrica, southern Paraguay, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is the seat of the Diocese of Villarrica del Espíritu Santo, on a site where Franciscans built a chapel in 1683.
Cerro Corá National Park
In Amambay Department, 45 km from Pedro Juan Caballero and the border with Brazil, Cerro Corá National Park protects about 13,685 acres.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Posadas to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay?
About 10 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 419 miles.
What is the driving distance from Posadas to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay?
About 419 miles (674 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 Pedro Juan Caballero 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 Pedro Juan Caballero 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 Pedro Juan Caballero use?
In order: PY01, PY08, D016, D039 and PY05. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Posadas and Pedro Juan Caballero?
Closest to the road: La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná (jesuit mission ruins, mile 10, 17 mi from the route); Holy Spirit Cathedral, Villarrica (cathedral, mile 150, 0.4 mi from the route); Cerro Corá National Park (national park, mile 396, 0.8 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.