Tupiza to Filadelfia, Paraguay is about 551 road miles (886 km): roughly 14 h 54 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Bolivia into Paraguay at about mile 350.
Full advisory: Bolivia, Paraguay. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; Paraguay August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
- Paraguay: “The Trans-Chaco route is in fair condition except for the portion between Mariscal Estigarribia and the Bolivian border.”
| Distance | 551 mi (886 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | F14 → D611 → F1 → F11 → D092 → PY09 |
| Border crossing | about mile 350, Bolivia → Paraguay |
| Departments on the route | Potosí, Tarija, Boquerón |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The border on the way to Filadelfia
The route crosses at about mile 350, from Tarija into Boquerón. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Paraguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Paraguay | You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. |
| 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 Paraguay | The State Department notes that Paraguay doesn't require vehicle insurance. |
| 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, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026); U.S. State Department, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Tupiza–Filadelfia drive in a few lines
F11 (204 mi) and PY09 (115 mi) carry about 58% of the 551 miles. The first 350 miles are in Bolivia; the last 201 are in Paraguay. It runs through 3 departments: Potosí, Tarija, Boquerón. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tupiza and Filadelfia
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Potosí |
| F14 | 1–41 | 40 | Potosí |
| local roads | 41–54 | 13 | Potosí |
| D611 | 54–109 | 55 | Potosí, Tarija |
| local roads | 109–116 | 7 | Tarija |
| F1 | 116–151 | 35 | Tarija |
| F11 | 151–355 | 204 | Tarija, Boquerón |
| D092 | 355–408 | 53 | Boquerón |
| local roads | 408–422 | 14 | Boquerón |
| PY09 | 422–537 | 115 | Boquerón |
| local roads | 537–551 | 14 | Boquerón |
- Mile 68 of this route: Potosí → Tarija (department line)
- Mile 350 of this route: Tarija → Boquerón (international border)
Stops between Tupiza and Filadelfia
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de San Bernardo (mile 147), Paleontological, Archaeological and Historical Museum of Tarija (mile 147)
- Museums and history: Catedral de San Bernardo (mile 147), Paleontological, Archaeological and Historical Museum of Tarija (mile 147)
Catedral de San Bernardo
Also called the Metropolitan Cathedral of Tarija, the Catedral de San Bernardo is the city's main Catholic church, near Plaza Luis de Fuentes in southern Bolivia.
Paleontological, Archaeological and Historical Museum of Tarija
One block from Plaza Luis de Fuentes y Vargas, Tarija's paleontological and archaeological museum opened in 1959 and is run by the Universidad Autónoma Juan Misael Saracho.
Observatorio Astronómico Nacional de Bolivia
Bolivia's national astronomical observatory is a scientific institution working in astronomy, located in the town of Santa Ana in the country's southernmost department.
More drives to Filadelfia
- Yaguarón to Filadelfia
- San Ignacio, Paraguay to Filadelfia
- Encarnación to Filadelfia
- Ciudad del Este to Filadelfia
- Posadas to Filadelfia, Paraguay
More drives from Tupiza
- Tupiza to Tarata
- Tupiza to Chulumani
- Tupiza to Santa María, Argentina
- Tupiza to Cafayate, Argentina
- Tupiza to Amaicha del Valle, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tupiza to Filadelfia, Paraguay?
About 14 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 551 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tupiza to Filadelfia, Paraguay?
About 551 miles (886 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 Tupiza to Filadelfia drive cross the border?
At about mile 350, from Bolivia into Paraguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Tupiza into Paraguay?
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. (U.S. State Department, updated September 17, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Tupiza to Filadelfia, Paraguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tupiza to Filadelfia?
In order: F14, D611, F1, F11, D092 and PY09. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tupiza to Filadelfia?
Closest to the road: Catedral de San Bernardo (cathedral, mile 147, 0.9 mi from the route); Paleontological, Archaeological and Historical Museum of Tarija (paleontological museum, mile 147, 1 mi from the route); Observatorio Astronómico Nacional de Bolivia (astronomical observatory, mile 154, 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.