San Salvador de Jujuy to La Rioja is about 443 road miles (713 km): roughly 8 h 42 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 should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Distance by road | 443 mi (713 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN66 → RN1V66 → RN34 → RN9 → RN38 → RN1V38 |
| Provinces on the route | Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, La Rioja |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from San Salvador de Jujuy to La Rioja is like
RN38 (181 mi) and RN9 (168 mi) carry about 79% of the 443 miles. It runs through 5 provinces: Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, La Rioja. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: San Salvador de Jujuy to La Rioja
| 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 |
| RN38 | 214–228 | 14 | Tucumán |
| connecting roads | 228–229 | 1 | Tucumán |
| RN1V38 | 229–273 | 44 | Tucumán |
| RN38 | 273–440 | 167 | Tucumán, Catamarca, La Rioja |
| local roads | 440–443 | 3 | La Rioja |
- Mile 32 of this route: Jujuy → Salta (province line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Salta → Tucumán (province line)
- Mile 303 of this route: Tucumán → Catamarca (province line)
- Mile 392 of this route: Catamarca → La Rioja (province line)
Stops between San Salvador de Jujuy and La Rioja
Teatro San Martín
San Miguel de Tucumán's Teatro San Martín opened in 1912 as the Teatro Odeón, closed in 1951 and reopened under its current name in 1959.
Casa de Tucumán
Built in colonial times in San Miguel de Tucumán, Casa de Tucumán is the historic house and museum where Argentina's Declaration of Independence was issued on July 9, 1816.
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca Cathedral
Dedicated to the Virgen del Valle, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Valley stands in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca.
Laureano Brizuela Art Museum
Set in an old house in the center of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, this art museum carries the name of its founder, painter and photographer Laureano Brizuela, and dates back to 1935.
Once you reach La Rioja
Museo Arqueológico Regional Inca Huasi
The Inca Huasi Regional Archaeological Museum, in the city of La Rioja, is devoted to the archaeology of northwestern Argentina.
More drives to La Rioja
- Córdoba, Argentina to La Rioja
- Paraná to La Rioja
- Salta to La Rioja
- Santiago, Chile to La Rioja, Argentina
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 Capilla del Monte
- 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 La Rioja?
About 8 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 443 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Salvador de Jujuy to La Rioja?
About 443 miles (713 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 San Salvador de Jujuy to La Rioja 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 San Salvador de Jujuy to La Rioja use?
In order: RN66, RN1V66, RN34, RN9, RN38 and RN1V38. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Salvador de Jujuy and La Rioja?
Closest to the road: Casa de Tucumán (museum, mile 209, 2 mi from the route); San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca Cathedral (basilica, mile 347, 2 mi from the route); Laureano Brizuela Art Museum (art museum, mile 347, 2 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.