Colón, Argentina to Durazno, Uruguay is about 150 road miles (241 km): roughly 3 h 16 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 6, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
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 should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
- Uruguay: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Distance by road | 150 mi (241 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 16 min |
| Border crossing | about mile 6, Argentina → Uruguay (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
Getting across the Argentina–Uruguay border
The route crosses at about mile 6, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge, from Entre Ríos into Paysandú. 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 Colón to Durazno
The first 6 miles are in Argentina; the last 144 are in Uruguay. It runs through 5 regions: Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Colón to Durazno, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–150 | 150 | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno |
- Mile 6 of this route: Entre Ríos → Paysandú (international border)
- Mile 39 of this route: Paysandú → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 94 of this route: Río Negro → Flores (region line)
- Mile 146 of this route: Flores → Durazno (region line)
Places worth a stop between Colón and Durazno
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 122)
- Nature and outdoors: Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 122)
- Museums and history: Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 13)
Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú
Paysandú's Catholic parish church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo was named a minor basilica in 1949 and remains an active parish of the city.
Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice
Off Route 3 near Trinidad, the Dr. Rodolfo Tálice Ecopark (Reserva de Flora y Fauna Dr. Rodolfo Talice) is a fenced wildlife reserve where axis deer, greater rheas and pampas deer roam free alongside other species.
Arriving in Durazno
Casa de Rivera, Durazno
Facing Plaza Independencia in Durazno, the Casa de Fructuoso Rivera (Casa de Rivera) is one of the town's main heritage sites and now houses the department's historical museum.
More drives to Durazno
- Montevideo to Durazno
- Maldonado to Durazno
- Artigas to Durazno
- Buenos Aires to Durazno, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Durazno, Uruguay
- Mar del Plata to Durazno, Uruguay
More drives from Colón
- Colón, Argentina to Adrogué
- Colón, Argentina to Magdalena
- Colón, Argentina to Chascomús
- Colón, Argentina to Cariló
- Colón, Argentina to Villa Gesell
- Colón, Argentina to Capilla del Monte
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colón, Argentina to Durazno, Uruguay?
About 3 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 150 miles.
How far is Durazno, Uruguay from Colón, Argentina by car?
About 150 miles (241 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 Colón to Durazno drive cross the border?
At about mile 6, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Colón 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 Colón to Durazno 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 are good stops between Colón and Durazno?
Closest to the road: Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (basilica, mile 13, 2 mi from the route); Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 122, 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.