By road, Chajarí and Alejandro Gallinal, Uruguay are about 365 miles (588 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 41 min of driving. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 122, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
Full advisory: Argentina, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Total distance | 365 mi (588 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN14 → RN135 |
| Border crossing | about mile 122, Argentina → Uruguay (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Getting across the Argentina–Uruguay border
The route crosses at about mile 122, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge, from Entre Ríos into Paysandú. 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 Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
On the road from Chajarí to Alejandro Gallinal
RN14 (110 mi) and RN135 (9 mi) carry about 33% of the 365 miles. The first 122 miles are in Argentina; the last 243 are in Uruguay. It runs through 6 regions: Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Chajarí to Alejandro Gallinal: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 2–112 | 110 | Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 112–121 | 9 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 121–365 | 244 | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida |
- Mile 122 of this route: Entre Ríos → Paysandú (international border)
- Mile 155 of this route: Paysandú → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 210 of this route: Río Negro → Flores (region line)
- Mile 262 of this route: Flores → Durazno (region line)
- Mile 275 of this route: Durazno → Florida (region line)
What to see on the way from Chajarí to Alejandro Gallinal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Palmar National Park (mile 83), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 239), Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 320), Piedra Alta (mile 321)
- Nature and outdoors: El Palmar National Park (mile 83), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 129), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 267), Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 320), Piedra Alta (mile 321)
El Palmar National Park
Set off National Route 14 in Entre Ríos, between Colón and Concordia, El Palmar National Park protects groves of yatay palms along with gallery forest, savanna and grassland.
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.
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.
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
- Nueva Helvecia to Alejandro Gallinal
- Colonia del Sacramento to Alejandro Gallinal
- Carmelo to Alejandro Gallinal
- Mercedes, Uruguay to Alejandro Gallinal
- Tacuarembó to Alejandro Gallinal
- Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal
More drives from Chajarí
- Chajarí to Adrogué
- Chajarí to Magdalena
- Chajarí to Chascomús
- Chajarí to Cariló
- Chajarí to Villa Gesell
- Chajarí to Capilla del Monte
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chajarí to Alejandro Gallinal, Uruguay?
About 7 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 365 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chajarí to Alejandro Gallinal, Uruguay?
About 365 miles (588 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 Chajarí to Alejandro Gallinal drive cross the border?
At about mile 122, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Chajarí 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 Chajarí to Alejandro Gallinal, Uruguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chajarí to Alejandro Gallinal?
In order: RN14 and RN135. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chajarí and Alejandro Gallinal?
Closest to the road: El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 83, 0.1 mi from the route); Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 239, 0.2 mi from the route); Piedra Alta (historic site, mile 321, 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.