Chajarí to Melo, Uruguay is about 317 road miles (510 km): roughly 8 h 4 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 51, at Concordia–Salto.
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: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Distance by road | 317 mi (510 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN14 → RNA015 |
| Border crossing | about mile 51, Argentina → Uruguay (Concordia–Salto) |
| Regions on the route | Entre Ríos, Salto, Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 51, at Concordia–Salto, from Entre Ríos into Salto. 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.
What the drive from Chajarí to Melo is like
RN14 (38 mi) and RNA015 (10 mi) carry about 15% of the 317 miles. The first 51 miles are in Argentina; the last 266 are in Uruguay. It runs through 4 regions: Entre Ríos, Salto, Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chajarí to Melo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 2–40 | 38 | Entre Ríos |
| RNA015 | 40–50 | 10 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 50–57 | 7 | Entre Ríos, Salto |
| connecting roads | 57–60 | 3 | Salto |
| local roads | 60–317 | 257 | Salto, Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo |
- Mile 51 of this route: Entre Ríos → Salto (international border)
- Mile 168 of this route: Salto → Tacuarembó (region line)
- Mile 276 of this route: Tacuarembó → Cerro Largo (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Melo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Termas de Salto Grande (mile 52), Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 191), Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (mile 191)
- Nature and outdoors: Termas de Salto Grande (mile 52)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 191), Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (mile 191)
Termas de Salto Grande
On the Uruguayan shore of the Salto Grande dam's lake in Salto department, Termas de Salto Grande is a hot spring complex.
Cathedral of Tacuarembó
Saint Fructuosus Cathedral is the main Catholic church of Tacuarembó, Uruguay, and has been the seat of the local diocese since 1960.
Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó
The Museum of Visual Arts of Tacuarembó (Museo de Artes Visuales) is a museum in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
In Melo itself
Cathedral of Melo
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar and St. Raphael is the main Roman Catholic church in the city of Melo, Uruguay.
Regional History Museum of Melo
Founded on June 27, 1976, Melo's municipal history museum displays archaeological pieces and historical items from the region and hosts temporary exhibitions and talks.
More drives to Melo
- Montevideo to Melo
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- Buenos Aires to Melo, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Melo, Uruguay
- Santa Fe to Melo, Uruguay
- Paraná to Melo, Uruguay
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chajarí to Melo, Uruguay?
About 8 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 317 miles.
How far is Melo, Uruguay from Chajarí by car?
About 317 miles (510 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 Melo drive cross the border?
At about mile 51, from Argentina into Uruguay, at Concordia–Salto.
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 Melo 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 Melo use?
In order: RN14 and RNA015. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chajarí to Melo?
Closest to the road: Termas de Salto Grande (hot spring, mile 52, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (museum, mile 191, 0.4 mi from the route); Cathedral of Tacuarembó (cathedral, mile 191, 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.