Driving from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Ciudad del Este
Ciudad del Este lies 1,230 km (764 mi) south-east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 1,500 km (932 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Ciudad del Este | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Paraguay |
| Population | 1.8 million | 301,815 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) |
Clocks in Ciudad del Este are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 18 h 45 min journey lands 19 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad del Este
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.
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Staying in Ciudad del Este
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad del Este from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,230 km (764 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 1,500 km (932 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Ciudad del Este by car?
About 18 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Ciudad del Este?
Ciudad del Este is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Asuncion against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Ciudad del Este?
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.