The Wayro route from Artigas to Trinidad, Uruguay is 281 miles (452 km), about 6 h 17 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.”
| Distance by road | 281 mi (452 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 17 min |
| Departments on the route | Artigas, Salto, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Flores |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Artigas to Trinidad: the shape of the trip
It runs through 6 departments: Artigas, Salto, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Flores. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Artigas to Trinidad, 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 |
| connecting roads | 255–258 | 3 | Durazno |
| local roads | 258–281 | 23 | Durazno, Flores |
- 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)
Places worth a stop between Artigas and Trinidad
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 125), Museo del Deporte (mile 127), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 256)
- Nature and outdoors: Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 153)
- Museums and history: Museo del Deporte (mile 127), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 256)
- 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.
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.
Once you reach Trinidad
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 Trinidad
- Montevideo to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Minas to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Treinta y Tres to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Buenos Aires to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Córdoba, Argentina to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Mar del Plata to Trinidad, 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 is the drive from Artigas to Trinidad, Uruguay?
About 6 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 281 miles.
What is the driving distance from Artigas to Trinidad, Uruguay?
About 281 miles (452 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 Trinidad drive?
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 Trinidad?
Closest to the road: Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (zoo, mile 125, 0.3 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 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.