Day trip from Rawson to La Rioja
La Rioja lies 290 km (180 mi) north-east of Rawson, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 290 km (180 mi) apart, La Rioja is a realistic day trip from Rawson: about 4 h 43 min each way by road.
| Rawson | La Rioja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 130,258 | 178,872 |
| Elevation | 660 m (2,165 ft) | 493 m (1,617 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/San_Juan) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/La_Rioja) |
| Postal codes | 6734–9103 | 5300 |
Where to book tours and tickets in La Rioja
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Staying in La Rioja
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Common questions
How far is La Rioja from Rawson?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rawson; by road roughly 354 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rawson to La Rioja by road?
About 4 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rawson and La Rioja?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.