Plan on about 11 h 11 min of driving for the 546-mile (878 km) trip from Chajarí to Chuy, Uruguay, before any stops. 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: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Distance | 546 mi (878 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN14 → RN135 → I-B |
| Border crossing | about mile 122, Argentina → Uruguay (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, San José, Canelones, Maldonado, Rocha |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Uruguay
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.
Driving Chajarí to Chuy: the shape of the trip
RN14 (110 mi) and RN135 (9 mi) carry about 22% of the 546 miles. The first 122 miles are in Argentina; the last 424 are in Uruguay. It runs through 8 regions: Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, San José, Canelones, Maldonado, Rocha. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Chajarí to Chuy: 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 | 121–366 | 245 | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, San José, Canelones |
| connecting roads | 366–367 | 1 | Canelones |
| local roads | 367–395 | 28 | Canelones, Maldonado |
| I-B | 395–401 | 6 | Maldonado |
| local roads | 401–546 | 145 | Maldonado, Rocha |
- 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 271 of this route: Flores → San José (region line)
- Mile 321 of this route: San José → Canelones (region line)
- Mile 390 of this route: Canelones → Maldonado (region line)
- Mile 447 of this route: Maldonado → Rocha (region line)
Places worth a stop between Chajarí and Chuy
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Palmar National Park (mile 83), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 239), Teatro Politeama (mile 331), Teatro 25 de Mayo (mile 465), Santa Teresa National Park (mile 524)
- Nature and outdoors: El Palmar National Park (mile 83), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 239), Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station (mile 401), Santa Teresa National Park (mile 524)
- Museums and history: Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 129)
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.
Teatro Macció
San José de Mayo's Teatro Bartolomé Macció is a traditional theater, regarded as the city's most important building architecturally and declared a Historic Monument of Uruguay in 1984.
Teatro Politeama
Canelones' Teatro Politeama opened in 1921 and reopened in 2014 as the Complejo Cultural Politeama Teatro Atahualpa del Cioppo. Uruguay declared the theater a National Historic Monument in 2022.
Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station
Near Piriápolis in Maldonado, this breeding station for native wildlife on Cerro Pan de Azúcar is surrounded by native vegetation and offers guided visits, including a native wildlife trail and a path up the hill.
Teatro 25 de Mayo
Rocha's Teatro 25 de Mayo opened in 1910 as an Italian-style theater in the eclectic style, with room for about 400 people. Now a cultural complex, it is a stop on the city's self-guided heritage walk.
Santa Teresa National Park
Santa Teresa National Park on Rocha's coast was created to frame the colonial Santa Teresa Fortress; its grounds hold more than two million planted trees from five continents, a greenhouse and native wetland and woodland wildlife.
Parque Nacional Laguna Negra
In Rocha department, Laguna Negra National Park protects the waters of Laguna Negra, the Potrerillo de Santa Teresa biological station and part of Santa Teresa National Park north of Route 9.
More drives to Chuy
- Minas to Chuy
- Montevideo to Chuy
- Durazno to Chuy
- Colonia del Sacramento to Chuy
- Carmelo to Chuy
- Mercedes, Uruguay to Chuy
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 Chuy, Uruguay?
About 11 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 546 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chajarí to Chuy, Uruguay?
About 546 miles (878 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 Chuy 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Chajarí to Chuy drive?
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.
What roads does the drive from Chajarí to Chuy use?
In order: RN14, RN135 and I-B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chajarí to Chuy?
Closest to the road: El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 83, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro Politeama (theater, mile 331, 0.1 mi from the route); Santa Teresa National Park (national park, mile 524, 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.