The Wayro route from Chapecó to Uruguaiana is 414 miles (667 km), about 9 h 44 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 414 mi (667 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | SC-480 → ERS-406 → ERS-324 → BR-386 → ERS-569 → BR-158 → BR-285 → BR-472 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Chapecó to Uruguaiana drive plays out
BR-285 (154 mi) and BR-472 (110 mi) carry about 64% of the 414 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Chapecó to Uruguaiana: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 109–143 | 34 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 143–144 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-285 | 144–169 | 25 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 169–173 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-285 | 173–302 | 129 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-472 | 302–412 | 110 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 412–414 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 14 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (state line)
What to see on the way from Chapecó to Uruguaiana
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual do Papagaio-Charão (Ex-Parque Est. Rondinha) (mile 75)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Senador Pinheiro Machado (mile 237), Museu Getúlio Vargas (mile 303)
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 Municipal Senador Pinheiro Machado
In São Luiz Gonzaga, this municipal museum occupies the house where Senator José Gomes Pinheiro Machado lived after returning from law school in São Paulo.
Museu Getúlio Vargas
In São Borja, Rio Grande do Sul, the Museu Getúlio Vargas preserves the home of former president Getúlio Vargas and is dedicated to his memory.
When you get to Uruguaiana
St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana
Uruguaiana's St. Ann Cathedral grew out of the parish of Santana, created in 1846 together with the town, and was built between 1861 and 1874.
More drives to Uruguaiana
- Passo Fundo to Uruguaiana
- São Leopoldo to Uruguaiana
- Buenos Aires to Uruguaiana, Brazil
- Córdoba, Argentina to Uruguaiana, Brazil
- La Plata to Uruguaiana, Brazil
From Chapecó to other places in Brazil
- Chapecó to Ourinhos
- Chapecó to Itapetininga
- Chapecó to Itanhaém
- Chapecó to Tatuí
- Chapecó to Botucatu
- Chapecó to Cubatão
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chapecó to Uruguaiana?
About 9 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 414 miles.
How far is Uruguaiana from Chapecó by car?
About 414 miles (667 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Chapecó to Uruguaiana drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chapecó to Uruguaiana?
In order: SC-480, ERS-406, ERS-324, BR-386, ERS-569, BR-158, BR-285 and BR-472. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chapecó and Uruguaiana?
Closest to the road: Parque Estadual do Papagaio-Charão (Ex-Parque Est. Rondinha) (state park, mile 75, 5 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Senador Pinheiro Machado (museum, mile 237, 1 mi from the route); Museu Getúlio Vargas (museum, mile 303, 2 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.