The Wayro route from Artigas to Alejandro Gallinal is 355 miles (572 km), about 7 h 57 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Total distance | 355 mi (572 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 57 min |
| Departments on the route | Artigas, Salto, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Artigas to Alejandro Gallinal
It runs through 6 departments: Artigas, Salto, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Florida. Of the 6 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Artigas to Alejandro Gallinal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–84 | 84 | Artigas, Salto, Rivera |
| connecting roads | 84–85 | 1 | Rivera |
| local roads | 85–355 | 270 | Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Florida |
- Mile 45 of this route: Artigas → Salto (department line)
- Mile 58 of this route: Salto → Rivera (department line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Rivera → Tacuarembó (department line)
- Mile 217 of this route: Tacuarembó → Durazno (department line)
- Mile 265 of this route: Durazno → Florida (department line)
Places worth a stop between Artigas and Alejandro Gallinal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 125), Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 127), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 255), Cathedral of Florida (mile 309), Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 309)
- Nature and outdoors: Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 153)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 127), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 255), Cathedral of Florida (mile 309), Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 309)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 125)
Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba
Reachable from Route 5 at kilometer 390, the Mauricio López Lomba reserve is a wildlife reserve in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
Cathedral of Tacuarembó
Saint Fructuosus Cathedral is the main Catholic church of Tacuarembó, Uruguay, and has been the seat of the local diocese since 1960.
Chorro de Agua Fría
In Uruguay's Tacuarembó Department, Chorro de Agua Fría is a waterfall that drops roughly 14 meters, the highest uninterrupted fall in the country.
Casa de Rivera, Durazno
Facing Plaza Independencia in Durazno, the Casa de Fructuoso Rivera (Casa de Rivera) is one of the town's main heritage sites and now houses the department's historical museum.
Cathedral of Florida
Florida's cathedral basilica is also Uruguay's national shrine of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, the country's patroness, and keeps the original image; look for its bronze door by sculptor José Belloni and his son Stelio, stained glass and domes.
Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida
This history museum is located in the central part of Florida, capital of the Uruguayan department of the same name, on Rivera street.
More drives to Alejandro Gallinal
- Nueva Helvecia to Alejandro Gallinal
- Colonia del Sacramento to Alejandro Gallinal
- Carmelo to Alejandro Gallinal
- Mercedes, Uruguay to Alejandro Gallinal
- Tacuarembó to Alejandro Gallinal
- Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal
From Artigas to other places in Uruguay
- Artigas to Mercedes, Uruguay
- Artigas to Carmelo
- Artigas to Colonia del Sacramento
- Artigas to Conchillas
- Artigas to Nueva Helvecia
- Artigas to Veinticinco de Agosto
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Artigas to Alejandro Gallinal?
About 7 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 355 miles.
How far is Alejandro Gallinal from Artigas by car?
About 355 miles (572 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.
Is it safe to drive from Artigas to Alejandro Gallinal?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Artigas and Alejandro Gallinal?
Closest to the road: Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (zoo, mile 125, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral of Tacuarembó (cathedral, mile 127, 0.7 mi from the route); Casa de Rivera, Durazno (historic house museum, mile 255, 0.3 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.