Driving from Montevideo to Asunción
Asunción lies 1,078 km (670 mi) north of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 1,316 km (818 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Montevideo | Asunción | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Paraguay |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) |
What changes when you arrive in Asunción
Crossing from Uruguay into Paraguay: money changes from the Peso to the Guarani (PYG); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +595; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Montevideo to Asunción
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Staying in Asunción
Our booking partner lists 447 places to stay in Asuncion. Of the 246 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (138), and 8 are five-star. Across 79 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 45,129 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Asunción from Montevideo?
1,078 km (670 mi) in a straight line, north of Montevideo; by road roughly 1,316 km (818 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Asunción by car?
About 16 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Asunción?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Asunción?
The Guarani (PYG).
Where can I stay in Asunción?
Our booking partner lists 447 places to stay in Asuncion, bookable on this site.
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.