The Wayro route from Tafí Viejo to Capilla del Monte is 342 miles (550 km), about 7 h 14 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: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Total distance | 342 mi (550 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN9 → RN157 → RN60 → RP16 → RN38 |
| Provinces on the route | Tucumán, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, Córdoba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
The Tafí Viejo–Capilla del Monte drive in a few lines
RN157 (189 mi) and RN60 (71 mi) carry about 76% of the 342 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Tucumán, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, Córdoba. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Tafí Viejo to Capilla del Monte: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Tucumán |
| RN9 | 4–16 | 12 | Tucumán |
| connecting roads | 16–17 | 1 | Tucumán |
| RN157 | 17–206 | 189 | Tucumán, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero |
| RN60 | 206–277 | 71 | Catamarca, Córdoba |
| RP16 | 277–318 | 41 | Córdoba |
| RN38 | 318–341 | 23 | Córdoba |
| local roads | 341–342 | 1 | Córdoba |
- Mile 93 of this route: Tucumán → Catamarca (province line)
- Mile 135 of this route: Catamarca → Santiago del Estero (province line)
- Mile 147 of this route: Santiago del Estero → Catamarca (province line)
- Mile 210 of this route: Catamarca → Córdoba (province line)
Stops between Tafí Viejo and Capilla del Monte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa Museo Arturo Illia (mile 317)
- Museums and history: Basílica de la Merced (mile 11), Casa Museo Arturo Illia (mile 317)
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 Tafí Viejo to other places in Argentina
- Tafí Viejo to Amaicha del Valle
- Tafí Viejo to Santa María, Argentina
- Tafí Viejo to Cafayate
- Tafí Viejo to Villa Carlos Paz
- Tafí Viejo to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- Tafí Viejo to Villa Unión
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tafí Viejo to Capilla del Monte?
About 7 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 342 miles.
How far is Capilla del Monte from Tafí Viejo by car?
About 342 miles (550 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 Tafí Viejo to Capilla del Monte drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tafí Viejo to Capilla del Monte?
In order: 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 Tafí Viejo to Capilla del Monte?
Closest to the road: Basílica de la Merced (basilica, mile 11, 2 mi from the route); Casa Museo Arturo Illia (museum, mile 317, 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.