The Wayro route from Resistencia to Mercedes, Argentina is 164 miles (264 km), about 3 h 35 min of driving without stops.
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 by road | 164 mi (264 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | RP63 → RN16 → RN12 → RN123 |
| Provinces on the route | Chaco, Corrientes |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
The Resistencia–Mercedes drive in a few lines
RN12 (98 mi) and RN123 (48 mi) carry about 89% of the 164 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Chaco, Corrientes. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Resistencia and Mercedes
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Chaco |
| RP63 | 4–8 | 4 | Chaco |
| RN16 | 8–11 | 3 | Chaco |
| local roads | 11–16 | 5 | Corrientes |
| RN12 | 16–114 | 98 | Corrientes |
| RN123 | 114–162 | 48 | Corrientes |
| local roads | 162–164 | 2 | Corrientes |
- Mile 11 of this route: Chaco → Corrientes (province line)
Places worth a stop between Resistencia and Mercedes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Corrientes Cathedral (mile 12)
- Nature and outdoors: Iberá National Park (mile 73)
- Museums and history: Corrientes Cathedral (mile 12)
Corrientes Cathedral
Corrientes Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Corrientes and part of the Archdiocese of Corrientes.
Iberá National Park
In the northeastern province of Corrientes, Iberá National Park borders the 5,530 square-kilometer Iberá Provincial Park to the southeast.
More drives to Mercedes
- Buenos Aires to Mercedes, Argentina
- La Plata to Mercedes, Argentina
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- Córdoba, Argentina to Mercedes, Argentina
From Resistencia to other places in Argentina
- Resistencia to Paso de los Libres
- Resistencia to Paraná
- Resistencia to Colón, Argentina
- Resistencia to San Nicolás de los Arroyos
- Resistencia to Pergamino
- Resistencia to Arrecifes
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Resistencia to Mercedes, Argentina?
About 3 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 164 miles.
What is the driving distance from Resistencia to Mercedes, Argentina?
About 164 miles (264 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Resistencia to Mercedes drive?
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 Resistencia to Mercedes use?
In order: RP63, RN16, RN12 and RN123. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Resistencia and Mercedes?
Closest to the road: Corrientes Cathedral (cathedral, mile 12, 0.5 mi from the route); Iberá National Park (national park, mile 73, 5 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.