By road, San Ignacio, Paraguay and Concepción, Paraguay are about 368 miles (592 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 59 min of driving.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
Full advisory: Paraguay. Advisory issued: Paraguay August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Paraguay: “Intercity highway maintenance is not equal to U.S. standards.”
| Distance | 368 mi (592 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY01 → D023 → D009 → PY03 → PY08 → D035 → D002 → D030 → PY05 |
| Departments on the route | Misiones, Paraguarí, Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from San Ignacio to Concepción is like
PY01 (101 mi) and PY08 (79 mi) carry about 49% of the 368 miles. It runs through 6 departments: Misiones, Paraguarí, Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: San Ignacio to Concepción
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY01 | 0–101 | 101 | Misiones, Paraguarí |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | Paraguarí |
| D023 | 102–113 | 11 | Paraguarí |
| D009 | 113–150 | 37 | Paraguarí, Central, Cordillera |
| connecting roads | 150–152 | 2 | Cordillera |
| PY03 | 152–215 | 63 | Cordillera, San Pedro |
| PY08 | 215–294 | 79 | San Pedro |
| D035 | 294–313 | 19 | San Pedro |
| D002 | 313–319 | 6 | San Pedro |
| D030 | 319–341 | 22 | Concepción |
| PY05 | 341–367 | 26 | Concepción |
| local roads | 367–368 | 1 | Concepción |
- Mile 38 of this route: Misiones → Paraguarí (department line)
- Mile 120 of this route: Paraguarí → Central (department line)
- Mile 123 of this route: Central → Cordillera (department line)
- Mile 156 of this route: Cordillera → San Pedro (department line)
- Mile 319 of this route: San Pedro → Concepción (department line)
Places worth a stop between San Ignacio and Concepción
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 126)
- Nature and outdoors: Ypoá National Park (mile 81)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 126)
Ypoá National Park
Ypoá National Park is a protected area in Paraguay that takes in Lake Ypoá.
Mbatovi ecoreserve
Mbatoví Ecoreserve (Ecorreserva Mbatoví) is a private protected area in Paraguay, registered as the country's first environmental easement and approved by the national tourism secretariat as an ecological tourist reserve.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
Caacupé Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Caacupé, and its sanctuary of the Virgin of Caacupé, inaugurated in 1765, became a place of pilgrimage for many local believers.
More drives to Concepción
- Ituzaingó to Concepción, Paraguay
- Campo Grande to Concepción, Paraguay
- Londrina to Concepción, Paraguay
- Guarapuava to Concepción, Paraguay
- Apucarana to Concepción, Paraguay
From San Ignacio to other places in Paraguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Ignacio, Paraguay to Concepción, Paraguay?
About 8 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 368 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Ignacio, Paraguay to Concepción, Paraguay?
About 368 miles (592 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.
Is it safe to drive from San Ignacio, Paraguay to Concepción, Paraguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Ignacio to Concepción use?
In order: PY01, D023, D009, PY03, PY08, D035, D002, D030 and PY05. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Ignacio to Concepción?
Closest to the road: Ypoá National Park (national park, mile 81, 9 mi from the route); Mbatovi ecoreserve (nature area, mile 103, 4 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (cathedral, mile 126, 0.3 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.