Caxias do Sul to Durazno, Uruguay is about 534 road miles (859 km): roughly 11 h 53 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 336.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
- Uruguay: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Total distance | 534 mi (859 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | ERS-122 → RSC-453 → VRS-313 → RSC-287 → BR-158 → BR-290 |
| Border crossing | about mile 336, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Durazno
The route crosses at about mile 336, 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.
Driving Caxias do Sul to Durazno: the shape of the trip
BR-158 (135 mi) and RSC-287 (95 mi) carry about 43% of the 534 miles. The first 336 miles are in Brazil; the last 198 are in Uruguay. It runs through 4 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Caxias do Sul to Durazno, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-122 | 1–5 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-453 | 5–10 | 5 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 10–14 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| VRS-313 | 14–23 | 9 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 23–24 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-453 | 24–83 | 59 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-287 | 83–178 | 95 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 178–183 | 5 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 183–187 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 187–258 | 71 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 258–272 | 14 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 272–336 | 64 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 336–534 | 198 | Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno |
- Mile 336 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Rivera (international border)
- Mile 385 of this route: Rivera → Tacuarembó (region line)
- Mile 495 of this route: Tacuarembó → Durazno (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Caxias do Sul and Durazno
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (mile 7), Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 185), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 186), Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 403)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Ventoso (mile 12), Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 431)
- Museums and history: Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (mile 7), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santa Cruz do Sul (mile 97), Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum (mile 121), Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 185), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 186)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 403)
Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp
A few kilometers from central Caxias do Sul, in the Forqueta district, the Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp is a history museum themed on grapes and wine.
Salto Ventoso
Salto Ventoso is a waterfall in Farroupilha, Brazil, and a tourist attraction of regional importance.
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santa Cruz do Sul
Facing Getúlio Vargas Square in central Santa Cruz do Sul, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is the city's Roman Catholic cathedral.
Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum
In the town of Candelária, Rio Grande do Sul, the Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum is part of the Paleorrota Geopark and offers information about the region.
Aqueduto de Candelária
In Candelária, Rio Grande do Sul, the Aqueduto de Candelária stands in the Linha Curitiba area. It was commissioned by João Kochenborger, one of the first German immigrants to reach the municipality, in 1862.
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.
Museum Vincente Pallotti
On Avenida Presidente Vargas in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, the Vicente Pallotti Museum shares a complex with Palotina College.
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.
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.
In Durazno itself
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
- Artigas to Durazno
- Buenos Aires to Durazno, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Durazno, Uruguay
- Mar del Plata to Durazno, Uruguay
More drives from Caxias do Sul
- Caxias do Sul to Francisco Beltrão
- Caxias do Sul to Campo Mourão
- Caxias do Sul to Santa Maria, Brazil
- Caxias do Sul to Paranaguá
- Caxias do Sul to Itajaí
- Caxias do Sul to Blumenau
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Caxias do Sul to Durazno, Uruguay?
About 11 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 534 miles.
What is the driving distance from Caxias do Sul to Durazno, Uruguay?
About 534 miles (859 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 Caxias do Sul to Durazno drive cross the border?
At about mile 336, from Brazil into Uruguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Caxias do Sul 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 Caxias do Sul to Durazno, Uruguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Caxias do Sul to Durazno?
In order: ERS-122, RSC-453, VRS-313, RSC-287, BR-158 and BR-290. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Caxias do Sul and Durazno?
Closest to the road: Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (didactic museum, mile 185, 0.4 mi from the route); Museum Vincente Pallotti (museum, mile 186, 0.1 mi from the route); Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (zoo, mile 403, 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.