Driving from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Posadas
Posadas lies 1,301 km (809 mi) south-east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 1,588 km (987 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Posadas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Argentina |
| Population | 1.8 million | 305,874 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
Clocks in Posadas are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 19 h 51 min journey lands 20 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Posadas
Crossing from Bolivia into Argentina: money changes from the Boliviano 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Posadas
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Staying in Posadas
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Common questions
How far is Posadas from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,301 km (809 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 1,588 km (987 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Posadas by car?
About 19 h 51 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 Posadas?
Posadas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Argentina/Cordoba against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Posadas?
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.