By road, Villa Carlos Paz and Amaicha del Valle are about 417 miles (671 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 42 min of driving.
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.”
| Distance by road | 417 mi (671 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN20 → RN A019 → RN2V9 → RN9 → RN60 → RN157 → RP325 → RN38 → RP307 |
| Provinces on the route | Córdoba, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Villa Carlos Paz to Amaicha del Valle is like
RN157 (162 mi) and RN60 (103 mi) carry about 64% of the 417 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Córdoba, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Villa Carlos Paz to Amaicha del Valle
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Córdoba |
| RN20 | 2–15 | 13 | Córdoba |
| connecting roads | 15–17 | 2 | Córdoba |
| RN A019 | 17–24 | 7 | Córdoba |
| connecting roads | 24–25 | 1 | Córdoba |
| RN2V9 | 25–34 | 9 | Córdoba |
| RN9 | 34–66 | 32 | Córdoba |
| RN60 | 66–169 | 103 | Córdoba, Catamarca |
| RN157 | 169–331 | 162 | Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán |
| RP325 | 331–342 | 11 | Tucumán |
| RN38 | 342–345 | 3 | Tucumán |
| RP307 | 345–416 | 71 | Tucumán |
| local roads | 416–417 | 1 | Tucumán |
- Mile 165 of this route: Córdoba → Catamarca (province line)
- Mile 228 of this route: Catamarca → Santiago del Estero (province line)
- Mile 240 of this route: Santiago del Estero → Catamarca (province line)
- Mile 283 of this route: Catamarca → Tucumán (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Amaicha del Valle
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (mile 16), Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (mile 19), Estancia of Caroya (mile 52), Estancia of Jesús María (mile 53), Reserva provincial La Angostura (mile 378)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (mile 19), Aconquija National Park (mile 360), Reserva arqueológica Los Menhires (mile 372), Reserva provincial La Angostura (mile 378)
- Museums and history: Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (mile 16), Estancia of Jesús María (mile 53)
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
Named a World Heritage Site in 2000, the Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba are a group of buildings and sites once used by the Jesuits across Córdoba province.
Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial
Run by the Argentine Air Force in Río Cuarto, the Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial opened in 1999 and displays weapons, sensors, equipment and aircraft that served with the force.
Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba
Covering about six hectares in the city of Córdoba, this municipal botanical garden belongs to Argentina's network of botanical gardens and has joined the BGCI international conservation program.
Estancia of Caroya
On the western edge of Colonia Caroya in Córdoba Province, the Estancia of Caroya (Estancia Jesuítica Caroya) was one of the rural establishments owned by the Jesuits.
Estancia of Jesús María
One of Córdoba Province's five Jesuit estancias, the Estancia of Jesús María houses the National Jesuit Museum and is part of a group declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
San José Charterhouse
In Deán Funes, Córdoba, San José Charterhouse is a Carthusian monastery dedicated to Saint Joseph, the third such monastery in the Americas.
Aconquija National Park
Established on August 9, 1995 in Tucumán Province, Aconquija National Park protects a representative sample of Southern Andean Yungas montane forest. It was formerly called Campo de los Alisos National Park.
Reserva arqueológica Los Menhires
Near El Mollar in Tafí del Valle, the Los Menhires archaeological reserve displays granite standing stones carved and moved by local inhabitants some 2,000 years ago, facing the La Angostura reservoir.
Reserva provincial La Angostura
Near the town of El Mollar in Tafí del Valle department, Tucumán, La Angostura is a strict provincial nature reserve.
Arriving in Amaicha del Valle
Museo Pachamama
Museo Pachamama, in the Tucumán town of Amaicha del Valle, displays characteristic features of the Calchaquí Valleys.
More drives to Amaicha del Valle
- San Miguel de Tucumán to Amaicha del Valle
- La Rioja to Amaicha del Valle
- Capilla del Monte to Amaicha del Valle
- Córdoba, Argentina to Amaicha del Valle
- San Juan, Argentina to Amaicha del Valle
- Río Cuarto to Amaicha del Valle
From Villa Carlos Paz to other places in Argentina
- Villa Carlos Paz to Capilla del Monte
- Villa Carlos Paz to Arrecifes
- Villa Carlos Paz to San Antonio de Areco
- Villa Carlos Paz to Tigre
- Villa Carlos Paz to Martínez
- Villa Carlos Paz to Colón, Argentina
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Villa Carlos Paz to Amaicha del Valle?
About 8 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 417 miles.
How far is Amaicha del Valle from Villa Carlos Paz by car?
About 417 miles (671 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.
Is it safe to drive from Villa Carlos Paz to Amaicha del Valle?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Villa Carlos Paz to Amaicha del Valle?
In order: RN20, RN A019, RN2V9, RN9, RN60, RN157, RP325, RN38 and RP307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Villa Carlos Paz and Amaicha del Valle?
Closest to the road: Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (museum, mile 16, 0.8 mi from the route); Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (botanical garden, mile 19, 0.6 mi from the route); Estancia of Caroya (estancia, mile 52, 0.5 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.