The Wayro route from Bella Unión to Alejandro Gallinal is 395 miles (635 km), about 8 h 36 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: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Distance | 395 mi (635 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 36 min |
| Departments on the route | Artigas, Salto, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Bella Unión to Alejandro Gallinal drive plays out
It runs through 7 departments: Artigas, Salto, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Bella Unión and Alejandro Gallinal
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–395 | 395 | Artigas, Salto, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida |
- Mile 37 of this route: Artigas → Salto (department line)
- Mile 93 of this route: Salto → Paysandú (department line)
- Mile 185 of this route: Paysandú → Río Negro (department line)
- Mile 240 of this route: Río Negro → Flores (department line)
- Mile 292 of this route: Flores → Durazno (department line)
- Mile 304 of this route: Durazno → Florida (department line)
Places worth a stop between Bella Unión and Alejandro Gallinal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Termas del Daymán (mile 92), Termas del Guaviyú (mile 120), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 268), Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 349), Piedra Alta (mile 350)
- Nature and outdoors: Termas del Daymán (mile 92), Termas del Guaviyú (mile 120), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 268)
- Museums and history: Museo del Centro Cultural Casa Horacio Quiroga (mile 88), Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 159), Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 349), Piedra Alta (mile 350)
Museo del Centro Cultural Casa Horacio Quiroga
In Salto, the Museo del Centro Cultural Casa Horacio Quiroga (Casa Quiroga) tells the life and work of writer Horacio Quiroga inside a house that was one of his family's summer homes.
Teatro Larrañaga
Teatro Larrañaga is the main performing arts venue in the city of Salto, Uruguay.
Termas del Daymán
Termas del Daymán is a hot springs center on the banks of the Daymán River, about 10 kilometers from the city of Salto.
Termas del Guaviyú
Next to Guaviyú Creek at kilometer 432 of Route 3 in Paysandú department, Termas del Guaviyú is a hot spring complex in northwestern Uruguay.
Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú
Paysandú's Catholic parish church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo was named a minor basilica in 1949 and remains an active parish of the city.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Alejandro Gallinal
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- Carmelo to Alejandro Gallinal
- Mercedes, Uruguay to Alejandro Gallinal
- Tacuarembó to Alejandro Gallinal
- Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal
From Bella Unión to other places in Uruguay
- Bella Unión to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Bella Unión to Fray Marcos
- Bella Unión to Piriápolis
- Bella Unión to Atlántida
- Bella Unión to Barra de Valizas
- Bella Unión to Cabo Polonio
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bella Unión to Alejandro Gallinal?
About 8 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 395 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bella Unión to Alejandro Gallinal?
About 395 miles (635 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 Bella Unión to Alejandro Gallinal 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 Bella Unión to Alejandro Gallinal?
Closest to the road: Termas del Daymán (hot spring, mile 92, 0.2 mi from the route); Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 268, 0.2 mi from the route); Piedra Alta (historic site, mile 350, 0.4 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.