The Wayro route from Chascomús to Artigas, Uruguay is 488 miles (786 km), about 10 h 21 min of driving without stops. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 357, 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: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
- Uruguay: “If you are in an accident involving injury, stay in place until a police officer arrives.”
| Distance | 488 mi (786 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | RP2 → RN1 → AV1-N → RN9 → RP6 → RN12 → RN14 → RNA015 |
| Border crossing | about mile 357, Argentina → Uruguay (Concordia–Salto) |
| Regions on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Salto, Artigas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Crossing from Argentina into Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 357, 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.
On the road from Chascomús to Artigas
RN14 (166 mi) and RP2 (55 mi) carry about 45% of the 488 miles. The first 357 miles are in Argentina; the last 131 are in Uruguay. It runs through 5 regions: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Salto, Artigas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chascomús to Artigas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
| RP2 | 4–59 | 55 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 59–60 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 60–76 | 16 | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 76–80 | 4 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 80–85 | 5 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 85–88 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 88–127 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 127–132 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN12 | 132–179 | 47 | Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 179–345 | 166 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 345–346 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
| RNA015 | 346–356 | 10 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 356–363 | 7 | Entre Ríos, Salto |
| connecting roads | 363–365 | 2 | Salto |
| local roads | 365–488 | 123 | Salto, Artigas |
- Mile 72 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 150 of this route: Buenos Aires → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 357 of this route: Entre Ríos → Salto (international border)
- Mile 435 of this route: Salto → Artigas (region line)
Places worth a stop between Chascomús and Artigas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (mile 76), Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (mile 78), ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (mile 86), Temaikèn (mile 111), El Palmar National Park (mile 302), Termas de Salto Grande (mile 357)
- Nature and outdoors: Buenos Aires Botanical Garden (mile 81), El Palmar National Park (mile 302), Termas de Salto Grande (mile 357)
- Museums and history: Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (mile 76), Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (mile 78), Ricardo Rojas' House Museum - Research Institute (mile 80), Museo Casa de Rogelio Yrurtia (mile 85), ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (mile 86)
- With kids: Temaikèn (mile 111)
Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art
Known locally as the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires, this modern art museum is in the San Telmo district of Buenos Aires.
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Buenos Aires is home to the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the city's Anglican cathedral church.
Ricardo Rojas' House Museum - Research Institute
Ricardo Rojas had this Buenos Aires house built in 1927 by architect Ángel Guido; today it operates as a house museum.
Buenos Aires Botanical Garden
In the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden fills a triangular plot bounded by Santa Fe Avenue, Las Heras Avenue and República Árabe Siria Street.
Museo Casa de Rogelio Yrurtia
Sculptor Rogelio Yrurtia once lived in this house in the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, which now operates as a museum dedicated to him.
ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination
Set in Buenos Aires on the former Navy Mechanics School grounds, one of the largest clandestine detention, torture and extermination centers of the last dictatorship, this site museum was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2023.
Temaikèn
Temaikèn is a zoo in Belén de Escobar, outside Buenos Aires, and the only zoo in Argentina accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chascomús to Artigas, Uruguay?
About 10 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 488 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chascomús to Artigas, Uruguay?
About 488 miles (786 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 Chascomús to Artigas drive cross the border?
At about mile 357, from Argentina into Uruguay, at Concordia–Salto.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Chascomús 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 Chascomús to Artigas 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 Chascomús to Artigas use?
In order: RP2, RN1, AV1-N, RN9, RP6, RN12, RN14 and RNA015. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chascomús and Artigas?
Closest to the road: Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (cathedral, mile 78, 0.2 mi from the route); ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (museum, mile 86, 0.1 mi from the route); El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 302, 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.