Cascavel to Rivera, Uruguay is about 558 road miles (898 km): roughly 12 h 58 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 557.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Brazil, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Distance | 558 mi (898 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → BR-163 → PR-182 → PR-483 → PR-180 → SC-160 → BR-158 → BR-386 → BR-290 |
| Border crossing | about mile 557, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Getting across the Brazil–Uruguay border
The route crosses at about mile 557, from Rio Grande do Sul into Rivera. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Uruguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Uruguay | You can drive on your U.S. license. |
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
On the road from Cascavel to Rivera
BR-158 (313 mi) and BR-163 (47 mi) carry about 65% of the 558 miles. The first 557 miles are in Brazil; the last 1 are in Uruguay. It runs through 4 regions: Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cascavel to Rivera, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 4–8 | 4 | Paraná |
| BR-163 | 8–55 | 47 | Paraná |
| PR-182 | 55–98 | 43 | Paraná |
| PR-483 | 98–114 | 16 | Paraná |
| PR-180 | 114–137 | 23 | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 137–139 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-160 | 139–162 | 23 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 162–164 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 164–176 | 12 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-158 | 176–206 | 30 | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-386 | 206–252 | 46 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 252–400 | 148 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 400–408 | 8 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 408–479 | 71 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 479–493 | 14 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 493–557 | 64 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 557–558 | 1 | Rivera |
- Mile 136 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (region line)
- Mile 205 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (region line)
- Mile 557 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Rivera (international border)
Places worth a stop between Cascavel and Rivera
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción (mile 406), Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 406)
- Museums and history: Museu Erico Verissimo (mile 328), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción (mile 406), Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 406)
Museu Erico Verissimo
In Cruz Alta, the house and museum of writer Érico Veríssimo (Casa e Museu Érico Veríssimo) displays his personal belongings, books, photos, drafts and original manuscripts.
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
Seat of the Archdiocese of Santa Maria in Rio Grande do Sul, this eclectic cathedral mixes neo-Baroque and neoclassical styles; construction started in 1902 under parish priest Caetano Pagliuca, and it opened in 1909.
Educational Museum Gama D'Eça
The Gama D'Eça Educational Museum sits at Rua do Acampamento 81 in central Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul.
More drives to Rivera
- Montevideo to Rivera
- Maldonado to Rivera
- Buenos Aires to Rivera, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Rivera, Uruguay
- Santa Fe to Rivera, Uruguay
- La Plata to Rivera, Uruguay
More drives from Cascavel
- Cascavel to Apucarana
- Cascavel to Araçatuba
- Cascavel to Catanduva
- Cascavel to Itapetininga
- Cascavel to Araraquara
- Cascavel to Barretos
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cascavel to Rivera, Uruguay?
About 12 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 558 miles.
How far is Rivera, Uruguay from Cascavel by car?
About 558 miles (898 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.
Where does the Cascavel to Rivera drive cross the border?
At about mile 557, from Brazil into Uruguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Cascavel into Uruguay?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You can drive on your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 13, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Cascavel to Rivera, Uruguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cascavel to Rivera use?
In order: BR-277, BR-163, PR-182, PR-483, PR-180, SC-160, BR-158, BR-386 and BR-290. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cascavel to Rivera?
Closest to the road: Museu Erico Verissimo (museum, mile 328, 1 mi from the route); Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (didactic museum, mile 406, 0.1 mi from the route); Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción (cathedral, mile 406, 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.