By road, Artigas and Florida, Uruguay are about 312 miles (502 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 46 min of driving.
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 by road | 312 mi (502 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 46 min |
| Departments on the route | Artigas, Salto, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Artigas–Florida drive in a few lines
It runs through 6 departments: Artigas, Salto, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Florida. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Artigas to Florida, 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 | 85–312 | 227 | 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)
Where to stop on the way to Florida
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 127), Museo del Deporte (mile 127), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 255)
- Nature and outdoors: Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 153)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 127), Museo del Deporte (mile 127), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 255)
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 Deporte
Located in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay, the Museo del Deporte preserves and shares the sports history of the Tacuarembó department.
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.
In Florida itself
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.
Piedra Alta
On the banks of the Santa Lucía Chico River outside the city of Florida, Piedra Alta is a rock formation of historic importance that appears on the department's coat of arms and flag.
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 Florida
- Rivera to Florida, Uruguay
- Montevideo to Florida, Uruguay
- Buenos Aires to Florida, Uruguay
- La Plata to Florida, Uruguay
- Concordia to Florida, Uruguay
- Tandil to Florida, 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
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Artigas to Florida, Uruguay?
About 6 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 312 miles.
What is the driving distance from Artigas to Florida, Uruguay?
About 312 miles (502 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 Florida, Uruguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Artigas to Florida?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Tacuarembó (cathedral, mile 127, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo del Deporte (sports museum, 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.