By road, Concordia and Fray Marcos, Uruguay are about 312 miles (502 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 52 min of driving. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 81, 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: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
- Uruguay: “If you are in an accident involving injury, stay in place until a police officer arrives.”
| Total distance | 312 mi (502 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN14 → RN135 |
| Border crossing | about mile 81, Argentina → Uruguay (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 81, 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 Concordia to Fray Marcos
RN14 (65 mi) and RN135 (9 mi) carry about 24% of the 312 miles. The first 81 miles are in Argentina; the last 231 are in Uruguay. It runs through 6 regions: Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Concordia and Fray Marcos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 4–6 | 2 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 6–71 | 65 | Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 71–80 | 9 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 80–298 | 218 | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida |
| connecting roads | 298–300 | 2 | Florida |
| local roads | 300–312 | 12 | Florida |
- Mile 81 of this route: Entre Ríos → Paysandú (international border)
- Mile 114 of this route: Paysandú → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 168 of this route: Río Negro → Flores (region line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Flores → Durazno (region line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Durazno → Florida (region line)
Places worth a stop between Concordia and Fray Marcos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Palmar National Park (mile 42), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 198), Cathedral of Florida (mile 279), Piedra Alta (mile 280)
- Nature and outdoors: El Palmar National Park (mile 42), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 198)
- Museums and history: Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 88), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 225), Cathedral of Florida (mile 279), Piedra Alta (mile 280)
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.
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.
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.
Cathedral of Florida
Florida's cathedral basilica is also Uruguay's national shrine of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, the country's patroness, and keeps the original image; look for its bronze door by sculptor José Belloni and his son Stelio, stained glass and domes.
Piedra Alta
On the banks of the Santa Lucía Chico River outside the city of Florida, Piedra Alta is a rock formation of historic importance that appears on the department's coat of arms and flag.
More drives to Fray Marcos
- Nueva Helvecia to Fray Marcos
- Colonia del Sacramento to Fray Marcos
- Carmelo to Fray Marcos
- Paysandú to Fray Marcos
- Rivera to Fray Marcos
- Salto to Fray Marcos
More drives from Concordia
- Concordia to Tigre
- Concordia to Adrogué
- Concordia to Arrecifes
- Concordia to Berisso
- Concordia to Magdalena
- Concordia to Chascomús
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Concordia to Fray Marcos, Uruguay?
About 6 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 312 miles.
How far is Fray Marcos, Uruguay from Concordia by car?
About 312 miles (502 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 Concordia to Fray Marcos drive cross the border?
At about mile 81, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Concordia 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Concordia to Fray Marcos, Uruguay?
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.
Which highways go from Concordia to Fray Marcos?
In order: RN14 and RN135. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Concordia and Fray Marcos?
Closest to the road: El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 42, 0.2 mi from the route); Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 198, 0.1 mi from the route); Piedra Alta (historic site, mile 280, 0.4 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.