Plan on about 7 h 52 min of driving for the 456-mile (734 km) trip from Villa Carlos Paz to Colón, Argentina, before any 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.”
| Distance | 456 mi (734 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN20 → RN A019 → RN9 → RNA008 → RN174 → RP26 → RN12 → RP39 → RN14 → RN135 |
| Provinces on the route | Córdoba, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Villa Carlos Paz–Colón drive in a few lines
RN9 (240 mi) and RP39 (63 mi) carry about 66% of the 456 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Córdoba, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Villa Carlos Paz to Colón
| 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 | 17–29 | 12 | Córdoba |
| RN9 | 29–269 | 240 | Córdoba, Santa Fe |
| RNA008 | 269–275 | 6 | Santa Fe |
| RN174 | 275–313 | 38 | Santa Fe, Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 313–315 | 2 | Entre Ríos |
| RP26 | 315–340 | 25 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 340–370 | 30 | Entre Ríos |
| RP39 | 370–433 | 63 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 433–434 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 434–449 | 15 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 449–450 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 450–455 | 5 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 455–456 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
- Mile 208 of this route: Córdoba → Santa Fe (province line)
- Mile 277 of this route: Santa Fe → Entre Ríos (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Villa Carlos Paz and Colón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (mile 17), Balneario La Florida (mile 275), Abadía del Niño Dios (mile 311)
- Nature and outdoors: Balneario La Florida (mile 275)
- Museums and history: Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (mile 17), Bicentennial Lighthouse (mile 23), San José palace (mile 419)
- With kids: Paraná River Aquarium (mile 273)
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.
Argentine National Observatory
Founded in 1871 by President Domingo F. Sarmiento and American astronomer Benjamin Apthorp Gould, the Argentine National Observatory is known today as the Astronomical Observatory of Córdoba.
Bicentennial Lighthouse
Rising 335 feet in Sarmiento Park in Córdoba, the Bicentennial Lighthouse (Faro del Bicentenario) is a lighthouse-like monument.
Paraná River Aquarium
The Paraná River Aquarium in Rosario is a public aquarium built as a scientific and educational center focused on the river.
Balneario La Florida
Rosario's municipal riverside beach area runs nearly 4 kilometers along the Paraná River, from the Rosario-Victoria Bridge to Parque Alem, and dates to around 1940.
Abadía del Niño Dios
Abadía del Niño Dios is a Benedictine monastery in Victoria, Entre Ríos Province. Founded in 1899, it was the first Benedictine foundation in Hispanic America.
San José palace
San José Palace was the home of Justo José de Urquiza, president of the Argentine Confederation from 1854 to 1860, and now houses the Justo José de Urquiza Museum and National Monument.
More drives to Colón
- Rosario, Argentina to Colón, Argentina
- Santa Fe to Colón, Argentina
- Buenos Aires to Colón, Argentina
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Colón, Argentina
- La Plata to Colón, Argentina
- Berisso to Colón, Argentina
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 Adrogué
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Villa Carlos Paz to Colón, Argentina?
About 7 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 456 miles.
What is the driving distance from Villa Carlos Paz to Colón, Argentina?
About 456 miles (734 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 Colón, Argentina?
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 Colón?
In order: RN20, RN A019, RN9, RNA008, RN174, RP26, RN12, RP39, RN14 and RN135. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Villa Carlos Paz to Colón?
Closest to the road: Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (museum, mile 17, 0.2 mi from the route); Balneario La Florida (beach, mile 275, 0.9 mi from the route); Abadía del Niño Dios (monastery, mile 311, 0.6 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.