The Wayro route from San Salvador de Jujuy to San Antonio de los Cobres is 177 miles (285 km), about 3 h 59 min of driving without stops.
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 | 177 mi (285 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN66 → RN1V66 → RN34 → RN9 → RP59 → RP24 → RN51 |
| Provinces on the route | Jujuy, Salta |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the San Salvador de Jujuy to San Antonio de los Cobres drive plays out
RN51 (86 mi) and RN9 (24 mi) carry about 62% of the 177 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Jujuy, Salta. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect San Salvador de Jujuy and San Antonio de los Cobres
| 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 | 46–70 | 24 | Salta |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | Salta |
| RP59 | 71–83 | 12 | Salta |
| connecting roads | 83–85 | 2 | Salta |
| RP24 | 85–91 | 6 | Salta |
| RN51 | 91–177 | 86 | Salta |
- Mile 32 of this route: Jujuy → Salta (province line)
What to see on the way from San Salvador de Jujuy to San Antonio de los Cobres
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tastil (mile 139)
- Museums and history: Salta Cathedral (mile 70), Museo de Bellas Artes de Salta (mile 70), Tastil (mile 139)
Salta Cathedral
Salta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Salta and serves as the seat and metropolitan cathedral of the Archbishop of Salta.
Museo de Bellas Artes de Salta
Created by the Salta provincial government, the Museo de Bellas Artes de Salta shows a growing collection of work by local, national and international artists.
Tastil
Tastil is an archaeological site you'll find near Santa Rosa de Tastil, in Argentina's Salta Province.
More drives to San Antonio de los Cobres
- Tafí Viejo to San Antonio de los Cobres
- San Miguel de Tucumán to San Antonio de los Cobres
- Santiago del Estero to San Antonio de los Cobres
- Catamarca to San Antonio de los Cobres
- La Rioja to San Antonio de los Cobres
- Sucre to San Antonio de los Cobres, 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 La Rioja
- San Salvador de Jujuy to Capilla del Monte
- San Salvador de Jujuy to Llallagua, Bolivia
- San Salvador de Jujuy to San Pedro de Quemes Canton, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Salvador de Jujuy to San Antonio de los Cobres?
About 3 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 177 miles.
How far is San Antonio de los Cobres from San Salvador de Jujuy by car?
About 177 miles (285 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 San Antonio de los Cobres drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Salvador de Jujuy to San Antonio de los Cobres?
In order: RN66, RN1V66, RN34, RN9, RP59, RP24 and RN51. 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 San Antonio de los Cobres?
Closest to the road: Salta Cathedral (cathedral, mile 70, 2 mi from the route); Museo de Bellas Artes de Salta (museum, mile 70, 3 mi from the route); Tastil (historic site, mile 139, 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.