Driving from La Paz to San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo lies 1,478 km (918 mi) south-east of La Paz, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 32 min without stops, over roughly 1,803 km (1,120 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| La Paz | San Lorenzo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Paraguay |
| Population | 2 million | 227,876 |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) |
Clocks in San Lorenzo are 1 h ahead of La Paz right now, so a 22 h 32 min journey lands 23 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Lorenzo
Crossing from Bolivia into Paraguay: money changes from the Boliviano 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 La Paz to San Lorenzo
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Staying in San Lorenzo
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Common questions
How far is San Lorenzo from La Paz?
1,478 km (918 mi) in a straight line, south-east of La Paz; by road roughly 1,803 km (1,120 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Paz to San Lorenzo by car?
About 22 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Paz and San Lorenzo?
San Lorenzo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Asuncion against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in San Lorenzo?
The Guarani (PYG).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.