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The 15 Best Day Trips from Santa Fe

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Santa Fe, Argentina, led by Rosario, Paraná, Rafaela. The closest is Paraná, about 30 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Santa Fe at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rosario144 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Paraná19 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Rafaela86 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
San Francisco133 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Nogoyá120 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Cañada de Gómez145 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Esperanza31 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Granadero Baigorria134 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Capitán Bermúdez131 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Victoria120 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
La Paz143 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Diamante47 km S55 minHalf-day trip
Sunchales113 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Santa Elena117 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Gálvez64 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Santa Fe

  1. 1

    Rosario, Argentina

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Santa Fe4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Belgrano y la Bandera.

  2. 2

    Paraná, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south-east of Santa Fe1 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Rafaela, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-west of Santa Fe2 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    San Francisco, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km west of Santa Fe4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Nogoyá, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-east of Santa Fe3 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Cañada de Gómez, Argentina

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-west of Santa Fe4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Esperanza, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km north-west of Santa Fe1 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Granadero Baigorria, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Santa Fe4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Capitán Bermúdez, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Santa Fe4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Victoria, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-east of Santa Fe3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    La Paz, Argentina

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Santa Fe4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Diamante, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km south of Santa Fe1 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Sunchales, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-west of Santa Fe3 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Santa Elena, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Santa Fe3 hr 40 min round trip
  15. 15

    Gálvez, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-west of Santa Fe2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Santa Fe to Rosario

A realistic pace for Rosario, 144 km from Santa Fe. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Santa Fe
  2. 09:45Arrive in Rosario (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Belgrano y la Bandera
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rosario
  6. 15:45Head back to Santa Fe
  7. 18:00Home in Santa Fe

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Santa Fe?
The best day trips from Santa Fe are Rosario, Paraná, Rafaela, San Francisco, Nogoyá. The closest is Paraná, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Santa Fe?
Paraná is the closest, 19 km south-east of Santa Fe, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Santa Fe?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Santa Fe: Paraná (30 min), Esperanza (35 min), Diamante (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Santa Fe for a day out?
Rosario is the largest city in day-trip range, 144 km south of Santa Fe and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Santa Fe?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cañada de Gómez at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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