Plan on about 3 h 10 min of driving for the 145-mile (234 km) trip from Salta to Uquía, before any 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 | 145 mi (234 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN9 → RN34 → RN1V66 |
| Provinces on the route | Salta, Jujuy |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Salta to Uquía: the shape of the trip
RN9 (100 mi) and RN1V66 (24 mi) carry about 86% of the 145 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Salta, Jujuy. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Salta and Uquía
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Salta |
| RN9 | 2–29 | 27 | Salta |
| RN34 | 29–48 | 19 | Salta, Jujuy |
| RN1V66 | 48–72 | 24 | Jujuy |
| RN9 | 72–145 | 73 | Jujuy |
- Mile 43 of this route: Salta → Jujuy (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Uquía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Posta de Hornillos (mile 119), Pucará de Tilcara (mile 124), José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (mile 126)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour, San Salvador de Jujuy (mile 75), Museo Juan Galo Lavalle (mile 75), Posta de Hornillos (mile 119), Pucará de Tilcara (mile 124), José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (mile 126)
Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour, San Salvador de Jujuy
The Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour is the seat of the Catholic bishopric of San Salvador de Jujuy and is counted among Argentina's historic buildings.
Museo Juan Galo Lavalle
Inside a mid-18th-century house declared a National Historic Monument, this provincial history museum marks the place where independence-era leader Juan Galo Lavalle was killed.
Posta de Hornillos
Dating from the colonial era, the Posta de Hornillos is a former relay post in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Tilcara department, that has worked as a history museum since 1979.
Pucará de Tilcara
On a hill just outside Tilcara in Jujuy, the Pucará de Tilcara is a pre-Inca fortification placed for easy defense and good views over a long stretch of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting
On Rivadavia street in Tilcara, Jujuy, the Museo Nacional Terry occupies the colonial-style house where painter José Antonio Terry lived and focuses on his paintings.
More drives to Uquía
- Purmamarca to Uquía
- Cafayate to Uquía
- Amaicha del Valle to Uquía
- Santa María, Argentina to Uquía
- Catamarca to Uquía
- La Rioja to Uquía
From Salta to other places in Argentina
- Salta to Amaicha del Valle
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Salta to Uquía?
About 3 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 145 miles.
How far is Uquía from Salta by car?
About 145 miles (234 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 Uquía 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 Salta to Uquía use?
In order: RN9, RN34 and RN1V66. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Salta to Uquía?
Closest to the road: Posta de Hornillos (museum, mile 119, 0.2 mi from the route); Pucará de Tilcara (fortress, mile 124, 0.4 mi from the route); José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (historic house museum, mile 126, 0.5 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.