Plan on about 4 h 7 min of driving for the 157-mile (252 km) trip from Salta to Amaicha del Valle, before any stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 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.”
| Distance | 157 mi (252 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN68 → RN40 → RP357 |
| Provinces on the route | Salta, Tucumán |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Salta to Amaicha del Valle: the shape of the trip
RN68 (113 mi) and RN40 (33 mi) carry about 93% of the 157 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Salta, Tucumán. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Salta to Amaicha del Valle
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Salta |
| RN68 | 1–114 | 113 | Salta |
| RN40 | 114–147 | 33 | Salta, Tucumán |
| RP357 | 147–156 | 9 | Tucumán |
| local roads | 156–157 | 1 | Tucumán |
- Mile 130 of this route: Salta → Tucumán (province line)
What to see on the way from Salta to Amaicha del Valle
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate (mile 116), Museo de la Vid y el Vino (mile 116)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate (mile 116), Museo de la Vid y el Vino (mile 116), Ruins of Quilmes (mile 145)
Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate
In the town of Cafayate, Salta Province, Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral is the seat of the Catholic bishopric of Cafayate, under the Archdiocese of Salta.
Museo de la Vid y el Vino
In Cafayate, Salta Province, the Museo de la Vid y el Vino is a museum devoted to grapevines and winemaking.
Ruins of Quilmes
In the Calchaquí Valleys of Tucumán Province, the Ruins of Quilmes mark a pre-Columbian settlement that covered about 74 acres, the largest in the country.
Arriving in Amaicha del Valle
Museo Pachamama
Museo Pachamama, in the Tucumán town of Amaicha del Valle, displays characteristic features of the Calchaquí Valleys.
More drives to Amaicha del Valle
- San Miguel de Tucumán to Amaicha del Valle
- La Rioja to Amaicha del Valle
- Capilla del Monte to Amaicha del Valle
- Córdoba, Argentina to Amaicha del Valle
- Villa Carlos Paz to Amaicha del Valle
- San Juan, Argentina to Amaicha del Valle
From Salta to other places in Argentina
- Salta to La Rioja
- Salta to Villa Unión
- Salta to Capilla del Monte
- Salta to Villa Carlos Paz
- Salta to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- Salta to Uquía
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Salta to Amaicha del Valle?
About 4 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 157 miles.
What is the driving distance from Salta to Amaicha del Valle?
About 157 miles (252 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 Salta to Amaicha del Valle drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Salta to Amaicha del Valle?
In order: RN68, RN40 and RP357. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Salta and Amaicha del Valle?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate (cathedral, mile 116, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo de la Vid y el Vino (museum, mile 116, 0.1 mi from the route); Ruins of Quilmes (archaeological site, mile 145, 3 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.