Driving from Montevideo to Santiago del Estero
Santiago del Estero lies 1,100 km (683 mi) north-west of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 46 min without stops, over roughly 1,342 km (834 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Montevideo | Santiago del Estero | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.3 million | 252,192 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
What changes when you arrive in Santiago del Estero
Crossing from Uruguay into Argentina: money changes from the Peso 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.
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Staying in Santiago del Estero
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Common questions
How far is Santiago del Estero from Montevideo?
1,100 km (683 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Montevideo; by road roughly 1,342 km (834 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Santiago del Estero by car?
About 16 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Santiago del Estero?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Santiago del Estero?
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 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.