Plan on about 8 h 55 min of driving for the 368-mile (592 km) trip from Artigas to Conchillas, before any stops.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Total distance | 368 mi (592 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 55 min |
| Departments on the route | Artigas, Salto, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Flores, Soriano, Colonia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Artigas to Conchillas: the shape of the trip
It runs through 8 departments: Artigas, Salto, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Flores, Soriano, Colonia. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Artigas to Conchillas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–84 | 84 | Artigas, Salto, Rivera |
| connecting roads | 84–85 | 1 | Rivera |
| local roads | 85–255 | 170 | Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno |
| connecting roads | 255–258 | 3 | Durazno |
| local roads | 258–280 | 22 | Durazno, Flores |
| connecting roads | 280–281 | 1 | Flores |
| local roads | 281–318 | 37 | Flores, Soriano |
| connecting roads | 318–319 | 1 | Soriano |
| local roads | 319–368 | 49 | Soriano, Colonia |
- 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 260 of this route: Durazno → Flores (department line)
- Mile 306 of this route: Flores → Soriano (department line)
- Mile 335 of this route: Soriano → Colonia (department line)
Places worth a stop between Artigas and Conchillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 127), Museo del Indio y del Gaucho Washington Escobar (mile 127), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 256)
- Nature and outdoors: Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 153), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 282)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 127), Museo del Indio y del Gaucho Washington Escobar (mile 127), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 256)
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.
Museo del Indio y del Gaucho Washington Escobar
The Museo del Indio y del Gaucho, a museum of the Indigenous people and the gaucho, is located in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
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.
Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice
Off Route 3 near Trinidad, the Dr. Rodolfo Tálice Ecopark (Reserva de Flora y Fauna Dr. Rodolfo Talice) is a fenced wildlife reserve where axis deer, greater rheas and pampas deer roam free alongside other species.
More drives to Conchillas
- Tacuarembó to Conchillas
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Conchillas
- Fray Marcos to Conchillas
- Minas to Conchillas
- Alejandro Gallinal to Conchillas
- Montevideo to Conchillas
From Artigas to other places in Uruguay
- Artigas to Mercedes, Uruguay
- Artigas to Carmelo
- Artigas to Colonia del Sacramento
- Artigas to Nueva Helvecia
- Artigas to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Artigas to Florida, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Artigas to Conchillas?
About 8 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 368 miles.
How far is Conchillas from Artigas by car?
About 368 miles (592 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Artigas to Conchillas drive?
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 Conchillas?
Closest to the road: Museo del Indio y del Gaucho Washington Escobar (museum, mile 127, 0.6 mi from the route); Cathedral of Tacuarembó (cathedral, mile 127, 0.7 mi from the route); Casa de Rivera, Durazno (historic house museum, mile 256, 0.1 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.