Chuy to Veinticinco de Agosto is about 230 road miles (370 km): roughly 5 h 13 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: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Distance by road | 230 mi (370 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-B |
| Departments on the route | Rocha, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Chuy–Veinticinco de Agosto drive in a few lines
I-B (6 mi) carries about 3% of the 230 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Rocha, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, Florida. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chuy to Veinticinco de Agosto
| 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 | 216–230 | 14 | Canelones, San José |
- 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 230 of this route: San José → Florida (department line)
Stops between Chuy and Veinticinco de Agosto
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santa Teresa National Park (mile 22), Observatorio Astronómico del CURE (mile 83), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 214)
- Nature and outdoors: Santa Teresa National Park (mile 22), La Sirena Beach (mile 41), Laguna José Ignacio (mile 110), Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station (mile 144)
- Museums and history: Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (mile 178), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 214)
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.
La Sirena Beach
About 2.5 km north of Aguas Dulces, La Sirena is one of Uruguay's two official naturist beaches, backed by vegetated dunes, small marshes, lagoons and pine and acacia woods where coastal birds are common.
Observatorio Astronómico del CURE
Run by the University of the Republic's eastern campus (CURE), this small observatory in Rocha opened in 2016 and uses a 30 cm reflector telescope under a motorized dome for teaching, research and public outreach.
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
Wavy brick walls and a rippling brick roof define this church in Estación Atlántida, along with an openwork brick bell tower and a baptistery set underground. Engineer Eladio Dieste designed it, and it opened in 1960.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Construction of Canelones' Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe began in 1816; the church became a cathedral in 1961 and Uruguay's national shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2020.
More drives to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Colonia del Sacramento to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Carmelo to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Paysandú to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Tacuarembó to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Salto to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Rivera to Veinticinco de Agosto
From Chuy to other places in Uruguay
- Chuy to Barra de Valizas
- Chuy to La Paloma
- Chuy to Atlántida
- Chuy to Nueva Helvecia
- Chuy to Conchillas
- Chuy to Martínez, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chuy to Veinticinco de Agosto?
About 5 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 230 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chuy to Veinticinco de Agosto?
About 230 miles (370 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 Veinticinco de Agosto?
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 Veinticinco de Agosto?
Closest to the road: Santa Teresa National Park (national park, mile 22, 0.1 mi from the route); Observatorio Astronómico del CURE (astronomical observatory, mile 83, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (cathedral, mile 214, 0.2 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.