The Wayro route from Artigas to Adrogué, Argentina is 426 miles (685 km), about 9 h 6 min of driving without stops. You cross from Uruguay into Argentina at about mile 133, at Concordia–Salto.
Full advisory: Uruguay, Argentina. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance | 426 mi (685 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | RNA015 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → RNA001 |
| Border crossing | about mile 133, Uruguay → Argentina (Concordia–Salto) |
| Regions on the route | Artigas, Salto, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Crossing from Uruguay into Argentina
The route crosses at about mile 133, at Concordia–Salto, from Salto into Entre Ríos. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| Entering Uruguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
| Driving in Uruguay | You can drive on your U.S. license. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Artigas–Adrogué drive in a few lines
RN14 (166 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 50% of the 426 miles. The first 133 miles are in Uruguay; the last 293 are in Argentina. It runs through 5 regions: Artigas, Salto, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Artigas to Adrogué
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–123 | 123 | Artigas, Salto |
| connecting roads | 123–126 | 3 | Salto |
| local roads | 126–133 | 7 | Salto |
| RNA015 | 133–143 | 10 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 143–144 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 144–310 | 166 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 310–357 | 47 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 357–362 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 362–401 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 401–402 | 1 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RNA001 | 402–419 | 17 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 419–426 | 7 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 54 of this route: Artigas → Salto (region line)
- Mile 133 of this route: Salto → Entre Ríos (international border)
- Mile 340 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 401 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 419 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
Stops between Artigas and Adrogué
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Termas de Salto Grande (mile 132), El Palmar National Park (mile 187), Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (mile 406)
- Nature and outdoors: Termas de Salto Grande (mile 132), El Palmar National Park (mile 187), Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (mile 370), Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman (mile 405), Reserva Ecológica Lago Lugano (mile 414)
- Museums and history: Museo del Estudio Jurídico (mile 398), Museo Casa de Rogelio Yrurtia (mile 402), Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (mile 406)
Termas de Salto Grande
On the Uruguayan shore of the Salto Grande dam's lake in Salto department, Termas de Salto Grande is a hot spring complex.
El Palmar National Park
Set off National Route 14 in Entre Ríos, between Colón and Concordia, El Palmar National Park protects groves of yatay palms along with gallery forest, savanna and grassland.
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (Parque Nacional Ciervo de los Pantanos) protects about 2,500 hectares of wetlands in Campana, Buenos Aires province, home to the marsh deer that gives it its name and to abundant waterbirds. It is a Ramsar Site.
Museo del Estudio Jurídico
Founded in 2015, the Museo del Estudio Jurídico sits on 9 de Julio Street in the commercial center of San Isidro, Argentina.
Museo Casa de Rogelio Yrurtia
Sculptor Rogelio Yrurtia once lived in this house in the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, which now operates as a museum dedicated to him.
Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman
Run by the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Buenos Aires, Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman is a one-hectare botanical garden in the city of Buenos Aires.
Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato
Writer Ernesto Sabato lived in this Santos Lugares house with his wife Matilde from 1945 until his death in 2011; today Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato is a museum run by his grandchildren.
Torre Espacial
Rising 200 meters in Buenos Aires' Villa Soldati section, Torre Espacial (also called Torre Interama) is an observation tower built between 1980 and 1981 for the Parque de la Ciudad amusement park.
Reserva Ecológica Lago Lugano
In Villa Soldati, in the south of Buenos Aires, this ecological reserve surrounds Lago Lugano with 36 hectares of green space, about 350 native species and 1,000 meters of trails.
Arriving in Adrogué
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Lomas de Zamora
Facing the central square of Lomas de Zamora, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace stands on land donated by Victorio Grigera in 1860.
Museo Histórico La Campana
Dedicated to the history of the Monte Grande area, Museo Histórico La Campana stands in Monte Grande, in Esteban Echeverría district, and opened on November 10, 1980.
More drives to Adrogué
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- Tigre to Adrogué
- Berisso to Adrogué
- Luján to Adrogué
- Pergamino to Adrogué
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Adrogué
More drives from Artigas
- Artigas to Mercedes, Uruguay
- Artigas to Carmelo
- Artigas to Colonia del Sacramento
- Artigas to Conchillas
- Artigas to Nueva Helvecia
- Artigas to Veinticinco de Agosto
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Artigas to Adrogué, Argentina?
About 9 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 426 miles.
How far is Adrogué, Argentina from Artigas by car?
About 426 miles (685 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Where does the Artigas to Adrogué drive cross the border?
At about mile 133, from Uruguay into Argentina, at Concordia–Salto.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Artigas into Argentina?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Artigas to Adrogué, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Artigas to Adrogué use?
In order: RNA015, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9 and RNA001. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Artigas to Adrogué?
Closest to the road: Termas de Salto Grande (hot spring, mile 132, 0.7 mi from the route); El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 187, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (historic house museum, mile 406, 0.7 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.