Driving from Asunción to Corrientes
Corrientes lies 270 km (168 mi) south-west of Asunción, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 329 km (205 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Asunción | Corrientes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.5 million | 346,334 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
What changes when you arrive in Corrientes
Crossing from Paraguay into Argentina: money changes from the Guarani to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book car hire from Asunción to Corrientes
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Staying in Corrientes
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Common questions
How far is Corrientes from Asunción?
270 km (168 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Asunción; by road roughly 329 km (205 mi).
How long does it take to get from Asunción to Corrientes by car?
About 4 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Asunción and Corrientes?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Corrientes?
The Peso (ARS).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.