Plan on about 5 h 31 min of driving for the 255-mile (411 km) trip from Artigas to Durazno, before any stops.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “If you are in an accident involving injury, stay in place until a police officer arrives.”
| Distance | 255 mi (411 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 31 min |
| Departments on the route | Artigas, Salto, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Artigas to Durazno: the shape of the trip
It runs through 5 departments: Artigas, Salto, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Artigas to Durazno, 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 | 85–255 | 170 | Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno |
- 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)
Places worth a stop between Artigas and Durazno
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 125), Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 127)
- Nature and outdoors: Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 153)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 127)
- 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.
Once you reach Durazno
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.
More drives to Durazno
- Montevideo to Durazno
- Maldonado to Durazno
- Buenos Aires to Durazno, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Durazno, Uruguay
- Mar del Plata to Durazno, Uruguay
- Corrientes to Durazno, Uruguay
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 Durazno?
About 5 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 255 miles.
How far is Durazno from Artigas by car?
About 255 miles (411 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 Durazno?
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 Durazno?
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); Chorro de Agua Fría (waterfall, mile 153, 2 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.