San Luis to Magdalena is about 554 road miles (891 km): roughly 10 h 59 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance | 554 mi (891 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN7 → AU6 → AU1 → RN1 → RP11 |
| Provinces on the route | San Luis, Córdoba, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from San Luis to Magdalena is like
RN7 (477 mi) and RN1 (30 mi) carry about 92% of the 554 miles. It runs through 5 provinces: San Luis, Córdoba, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: San Luis to Magdalena
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | San Luis |
| RN7 | 3–480 | 477 | San Luis, Córdoba, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AU6 | 480–485 | 5 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AU1 | 485–491 | 6 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 491–521 | 30 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 521–523 | 2 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 523–553 | 30 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 553–554 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 85 of this route: San Luis → Córdoba (province line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Córdoba → Santa Fe (province line)
- Mile 251 of this route: Santa Fe → Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 479 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 496 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Magdalena
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santo Domingo Convent (mile 490), Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (mile 490), Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (mile 524)
- Nature and outdoors: Laguna de Gómez natural Park (mile 319)
- Museums and history: Ángel María de Rosa Municipal Museum of Art (mile 327), Cathedral of Morón (mile 475), Museo de Esculturas Luis Perlotti (mile 487), Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (mile 490), Municipal Art Museum of La Plata (mile 524), Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (mile 524)
Laguna de Gómez natural Park
On the shores of Laguna de Gómez, at the southwest edge of Junín, this natural park covers more than 200 hectares about 11 km from the town center.
Ángel María de Rosa Municipal Museum of Art
The Ángel María de Rosa Municipal Museum of Art is an art museum in Junín, a city in the north of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
Basilica of Our Lady of Luján
The Basilica of Our Lady of Luján is a Catholic church in Luján, Buenos Aires province, dedicated to Our Lady of Luján, the patron saint of Argentina.
Cathedral of Morón
Morón's cathedral basilica is the seat of the Diocese of Morón and is dedicated to the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception of Good Voyage.
Museo de Esculturas Luis Perlotti
Named for Argentine sculptor Luis Perlotti, this art museum on Pujol street in Buenos Aires' Caballito neighborhood is dedicated to sculpture.
Santo Domingo Convent
Dating from colonial times, the Santo Domingo Convent in Buenos Aires's Monserrat neighborhood saw fighting during the British invasions of the Río de la Plata.
Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography
Overseen by the University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, the Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography is an ethnography museum in Buenos Aires.
Municipal Art Museum of La Plata
Housed in the Pasaje Dardo Rocha cultural center at Avenida 7 and Calle 49, La Plata's municipal art museum (MUMART) holds a collection made up mostly of works by local artists.
Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica
Run by the National University of La Plata's astronomy and geophysics school, the Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica was created in 1997 and opened its permanent exhibit in 2001.
More drives to Magdalena
- Necochea to Magdalena
- Adrogué to Magdalena
- Tigre to Magdalena
- Buenos Aires to Magdalena
- Luján to Magdalena
- San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena
From San Luis to other places in Argentina
- San Luis to Villa Carlos Paz
- San Luis to Capilla del Monte
- San Luis to Luján
- San Luis to Adrogué
- San Luis to Berisso
- San Luis to San José de Jáchal
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Luis to Magdalena?
About 10 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 554 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Luis to Magdalena?
About 554 miles (891 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 Luis to Magdalena?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Luis to Magdalena?
In order: RN7, AU6, AU1, RN1 and RP11. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Luis and Magdalena?
Closest to the road: Santo Domingo Convent (convent, mile 490, 0.7 mi from the route); Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (ethnographic museum, mile 490, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (museum, mile 524, 0.4 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.