Chapecó to Tacuarembó, Uruguay is about 465 road miles (749 km): roughly 10 h 52 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 395.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Total distance | 465 mi (749 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | SC-480 → ERS-406 → ERS-324 → BR-386 → ERS-569 → BR-158 → BR-290 |
| Border crossing | about mile 395, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 395, 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.
The Chapecó–Tacuarembó drive in a few lines
BR-158 (265 mi) and ERS-324 (43 mi) carry about 66% of the 465 miles. The first 395 miles are in Brazil; the last 70 are in Uruguay. It runs through 4 regions: Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chapecó to Tacuarembó
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-480 | 3–17 | 14 | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-406 | 17–34 | 17 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-324 | 34–77 | 43 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 77–79 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-386 | 79–82 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-569 | 82–106 | 24 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 106–109 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 109–239 | 130 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 239–247 | 8 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 247–318 | 71 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 318–331 | 13 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 331–395 | 64 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 395–396 | 1 | Rivera |
| local roads | 396–465 | 69 | Rivera, Tacuarembó |
- Mile 14 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (region line)
- Mile 395 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Rivera (international border)
- Mile 445 of this route: Rivera → Tacuarembó (region line)
Stops between Chapecó and Tacuarembó
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción (mile 245), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 247)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual do Papagaio-Charão (Ex-Parque Est. Rondinha) (mile 75)
- Museums and history: Museu Erico Verissimo (mile 167), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción (mile 245), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 247)
Parque Estadual do Papagaio-Charão (Ex-Parque Est. Rondinha)
Created in 1982 on 1,000 hectares, this Rio Grande do Sul state park (formerly Rondinha Forest Park) protects a transition between savanna and araucaria forest, home to the threatened red-spectacled parrot and the Butia paraguayensis palm.
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.
Museum Vincente Pallotti
On Avenida Presidente Vargas in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, the Vicente Pallotti Museum shares a complex with Palotina College.
In Tacuarembó itself
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 del Deporte
Located in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay, the Museo del Deporte preserves and shares the sports history of the Tacuarembó department.
Museo del Indio y del Gaucho Washington Escobar
The Museo del Indio y del Gaucho, a museum of the Indigenous people and the gaucho, is located in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
More drives to Tacuarembó
- Montevideo to Tacuarembó
- Maldonado to Tacuarembó
- Buenos Aires to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
- Santa Fe to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
- Paraná to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
More drives from Chapecó
- Chapecó to Ourinhos
- Chapecó to Itapetininga
- Chapecó to Itanhaém
- Chapecó to Tatuí
- Chapecó to Botucatu
- Chapecó to Cubatão
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chapecó to Tacuarembó, Uruguay?
About 10 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 465 miles.
How far is Tacuarembó, Uruguay from Chapecó by car?
About 465 miles (749 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 Chapecó to Tacuarembó drive cross the border?
At about mile 395, from Brazil into Uruguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Chapecó 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 Chapecó to Tacuarembó, 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 Chapecó to Tacuarembó?
In order: SC-480, ERS-406, ERS-324, BR-386, ERS-569, BR-158 and BR-290. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chapecó to Tacuarembó?
Closest to the road: Museu Erico Verissimo (museum, mile 167, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción (cathedral, mile 245, 0.4 mi from the route); Museum Vincente Pallotti (museum, mile 247, 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.