By road, San Salvador de Jujuy and Capilla del Monte are about 539 miles (868 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 4 min of driving.
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.”
| Total distance | 539 mi (868 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN66 → RN1V66 → RN34 → RN9 → RN157 → RN60 → RP16 → RN38 |
| Provinces on the route | Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, Córdoba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
The San Salvador de Jujuy–Capilla del Monte drive in a few lines
RN157 (189 mi) and RN9 (168 mi) carry about 66% of the 539 miles. It runs through 6 provinces: Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, Córdoba. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from San Salvador de Jujuy to Capilla del Monte
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jujuy |
| RN66 | 2–19 | 17 | Jujuy |
| RN1V66 | 19–26 | 7 | Jujuy |
| RN34 | 26–46 | 20 | Jujuy, Salta |
| RN9 | 46–214 | 168 | Salta, Tucumán |
| connecting roads | 214–215 | 1 | Tucumán |
| RN157 | 215–404 | 189 | Tucumán, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero |
| RN60 | 404–475 | 71 | Catamarca, Córdoba |
| RP16 | 475–516 | 41 | Córdoba |
| RN38 | 516–539 | 23 | Córdoba |
- Mile 32 of this route: Jujuy → Salta (province line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Salta → Tucumán (province line)
- Mile 290 of this route: Tucumán → Catamarca (province line)
- Mile 333 of this route: Catamarca → Santiago del Estero (province line)
- Mile 345 of this route: Santiago del Estero → Catamarca (province line)
- Mile 408 of this route: Catamarca → Córdoba (province line)
Stops between San Salvador de Jujuy and Capilla del Monte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa Museo Arturo Illia (mile 514)
- Museums and history: Basílica de la Merced (mile 209), Casa Museo Arturo Illia (mile 514)
Basílica de la Merced
San Miguel de Tucumán's Basílica de la Merced holds the image of Our Lady of Mercy, named General of the Argentine Army by General Manuel Belgrano on September 24, 1812.
Casa Museo Arturo Illia
In Cruz del Eje, Córdoba province, the Casa Museo Arturo Illia preserves the home where Arturo Illia lived until 1963, when he became president of Argentina; it was declared a National Historic Monument in 2001.
More drives to Capilla del Monte
- Córdoba, Argentina to Capilla del Monte
- Paraná to Capilla del Monte
- Rosario, Argentina to Capilla del Monte
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Capilla del Monte
- Pergamino to Capilla del Monte
- Arrecifes to Capilla del Monte
From San Salvador de Jujuy to other places in Argentina
- San Salvador de Jujuy to Amaicha del Valle
- San Salvador de Jujuy to Santa María, Argentina
- San Salvador de Jujuy to La Rioja
- San Salvador de Jujuy to San Antonio de los Cobres
- San Salvador de Jujuy to Llallagua, Bolivia
- San Salvador de Jujuy to San Pedro de Quemes Canton, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Salvador de Jujuy to Capilla del Monte?
About 11 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 539 miles.
How far is Capilla del Monte from San Salvador de Jujuy by car?
About 539 miles (868 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 Salvador de Jujuy to Capilla del Monte?
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 San Salvador de Jujuy to Capilla del Monte use?
In order: RN66, RN1V66, RN34, RN9, RN157, RN60, RP16 and RN38. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Salvador de Jujuy to Capilla del Monte?
Closest to the road: Basílica de la Merced (basilica, mile 209, 2 mi from the route); Casa Museo Arturo Illia (museum, mile 514, 0.7 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.