Plan on about 11 h 19 min of driving for the 462-mile (744 km) trip from Sucre to San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina, before any stops. You cross from Bolivia into Argentina at about mile 286, at La Quiaca–Villazón.
Full advisory: Bolivia, Argentina. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
| Distance by road | 462 mi (744 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | F5 → F14 → RN9 |
| Border crossing | about mile 286, Bolivia → Argentina (La Quiaca–Villazón) |
| Regions on the route | Chuquisaca, Potosí, Jujuy |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The border on the way to San Salvador de Jujuy
The route crosses at about mile 286, at La Quiaca–Villazón, from Potosí into Jujuy. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| Entering Bolivia (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
| Driving in Bolivia | You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Sucre to San Salvador de Jujuy is like
F14 (177 mi) and RN9 (174 mi) carry about 76% of the 462 miles. The first 286 miles are in Bolivia; the last 176 are in Argentina. It runs through 3 regions: Chuquisaca, Potosí, Jujuy. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sucre to San Salvador de Jujuy, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Chuquisaca |
| F5 | 1–72 | 71 | Chuquisaca, Potosí |
| local roads | 72–107 | 35 | Potosí |
| F14 | 107–284 | 177 | Potosí |
| connecting roads | 284–286 | 2 | Potosí |
| RN9 | 286–460 | 174 | Jujuy |
| local roads | 460–462 | 2 | Jujuy |
- Mile 31 of this route: Chuquisaca → Potosí (region line)
- Mile 286 of this route: Potosí → Jujuy (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Sucre and San Salvador de Jujuy
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas (mile 277), José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (mile 410), Pucará de Tilcara (mile 411), Posta de Hornillos (mile 416)
- Museums and history: José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (mile 410), Pucará de Tilcara (mile 411), Posta de Hornillos (mile 416)
Ecoparque Encantado Protected Municipal Area
Within the municipality of Tupiza, in Potosí's Sud Chichas province, Ecoparque Encantado is a municipal protected area in southern Bolivia.
Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas
Covering 58,480 hectares of semi-arid puna between 3,200 and 4,700 meters, Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas is a municipal protected area in Villazón, Potosí.
José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting
On Rivadavia street in Tilcara, Jujuy, the Museo Nacional Terry occupies the colonial-style house where painter José Antonio Terry lived and focuses on his paintings.
Pucará de Tilcara
On a hill just outside Tilcara in Jujuy, the Pucará de Tilcara is a pre-Inca fortification placed for easy defense and good views over a long stretch of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
Posta de Hornillos
Dating from the colonial era, the Posta de Hornillos is a former relay post in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Tilcara department, that has worked as a history museum since 1979.
Once you reach San Salvador de Jujuy
Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour, San Salvador de Jujuy
The Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour is the seat of the Catholic bishopric of San Salvador de Jujuy and is counted among Argentina's historic buildings.
Museo Juan Galo Lavalle
Inside a mid-18th-century house declared a National Historic Monument, this provincial history museum marks the place where independence-era leader Juan Galo Lavalle was killed.
More drives to San Salvador de Jujuy
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Sucre to San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina?
About 11 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 462 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sucre to San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina?
About 462 miles (744 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.
Where does the Sucre to San Salvador de Jujuy drive cross the border?
At about mile 286, from Bolivia into Argentina, at La Quiaca–Villazón.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Sucre into Argentina?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Sucre to San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Sucre to San Salvador de Jujuy use?
In order: F5, F14 and RN9. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sucre to San Salvador de Jujuy?
Closest to the road: José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (historic house museum, mile 410, 0.4 mi from the route); Pucará de Tilcara (fortress, mile 411, 0.4 mi from the route); Posta de Hornillos (museum, mile 416, 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.