Chuy to Conchillas is about 338 road miles (544 km): roughly 7 h 45 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Distance | 338 mi (544 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-B |
| Departments on the route | Rocha, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, Colonia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Chuy to Conchillas
I-B (6 mi) carries about 2% of the 338 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Rocha, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, Colonia. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chuy to Conchillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–144 | 144 | Rocha, Maldonado |
| I-B | 144–150 | 6 | Maldonado |
| local roads | 150–167 | 17 | Maldonado, Canelones |
| connecting roads | 167–168 | 1 | Canelones |
| local roads | 168–213 | 45 | Canelones |
| connecting roads | 213–216 | 3 | Canelones |
| local roads | 216–247 | 31 | Canelones, San José |
| connecting roads | 247–250 | 3 | San José |
| local roads | 250–270 | 20 | San José |
| connecting roads | 270–272 | 2 | San José |
| local roads | 272–338 | 66 | San José, Colonia |
- Mile 99 of this route: Rocha → Maldonado (department line)
- Mile 156 of this route: Maldonado → Canelones (department line)
- Mile 226 of this route: Canelones → San José (department line)
- Mile 273 of this route: San José → Colonia (department line)
Places worth a stop between Chuy and Conchillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santa Teresa National Park (mile 22), Teatro 25 de Mayo (mile 81), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 249)
- Nature and outdoors: Santa Teresa National Park (mile 22), Laguna José Ignacio (mile 110), Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station (mile 144), Anchorena Presidential Estate (mile 328)
- Museums and history: Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (mile 178), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 249), Museum of Rosario Mural Art (mile 287)
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.
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.
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.
Laguna José Ignacio
In Uruguay's Maldonado Department, Laguna José Ignacio is a coastal lagoon kept apart from the Atlantic Ocean by a sandbank.
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.
Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Since 2021, UNESCO has counted Eladio Dieste's Church of Christ the Worker among its World Heritage Sites. The engineer's brick church in Estación Atlántida was inaugurated in 1960 and is known for its undulating walls and roof.
Cathedral of San José de Mayo
The main Catholic church of San José de Mayo, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph has been the diocesan seat since 1955, a minor basilica since 1957 and Uruguay's national shrine of Saint Joseph.
Museum of Rosario Mural Art
Rather than a building, the Museum of Rosario Mural Art is a circuit of history-themed murals spread around Rosario, in Uruguay's Colonia department.
Anchorena Presidential Estate
Located in Colonia Department, 208 km from Montevideo, the Anchorena Presidential Estate is a national park that also serves as a rest residence for Uruguay's president.
More drives to Conchillas
- Tacuarembó to Conchillas
- Artigas to Conchillas
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Conchillas
- Fray Marcos to Conchillas
- Minas to Conchillas
- Alejandro Gallinal to Conchillas
From Chuy to other places in Uruguay
- Chuy to Barra de Valizas
- Chuy to La Paloma
- Chuy to Atlántida
- Chuy to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Chuy to Nueva Helvecia
- Chuy to Martínez, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chuy to Conchillas?
About 7 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 338 miles.
How far is Conchillas from Chuy by car?
About 338 miles (544 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.
Is it safe to drive from Chuy to Conchillas?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Chuy to Conchillas?
Closest to the road: Santa Teresa National Park (national park, mile 22, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro 25 de Mayo (theater, mile 81, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of San José de Mayo (cathedral, mile 249, 0.9 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.