Concordia to Trinidad, Uruguay Road Trip: Route & Border

By admin, 13 October, 2026

The Wayro route from Concordia to Trinidad, Uruguay is 200 miles (322 km), about 3 h 54 min of driving without stops. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 81, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.

U.S. State Department travel advisory: Argentina — Level 1, Exercise Normal Precautions; Uruguay — Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution

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.”
El Palmar National ParkNuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, PaysandúArgentina–Uruguay borderConcordiaTrinidad
Route from Concordia to Trinidad with the 2 stops listed below (blue dots) and the approximate Argentina–Uruguay border crossing (red square).
Distance200 mi (322 km)
Time at the wheel, no stops3 h 54 min
Main roads, in orderRN14 → RN135
Border crossingabout mile 81, Argentina → Uruguay (the Colón–Paysandú bridge)
Regions on the routeEntre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores
Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg)about 8.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic
Stops listed below2

Getting across the Argentina–Uruguay border

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 UruguayYou 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 ArgentinaA valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended.
Rental carCross 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.

The Concordia–Trinidad drive in a few lines

RN14 (65 mi) and RN135 (9 mi) carry about 37% of the 200 miles. The first 81 miles are in Argentina; the last 119 are in Uruguay. It runs through 4 regions: Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.

Which roads connect Concordia and Trinidad

RoadRoute miles (from–to)Length, miRegion
local roads0–44Entre Ríos
connecting roads4–62Entre Ríos
RN146–7165Entre Ríos
RN13571–809Entre Ríos
local roads80–200120Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores
  • 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)

Breaking up the drive: stops between Concordia and Trinidad

  • Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Palmar National Park (mile 42)
  • Nature and outdoors: El Palmar National Park (mile 42)
  • Museums and history: Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 88)

El Palmar National Park

Mile 42 · National park of Argentina · 0.2 mi from the route

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

Mile 88 · Basilica · 2 mi from the route

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.

Once you reach Trinidad

Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice

Botanical garden · in Trinidad

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.

More drives to Trinidad

More drives from Concordia

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to drive from Concordia to Trinidad, Uruguay?

About 3 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 200 miles.

How far is Trinidad, Uruguay from Concordia by car?

About 200 miles (322 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 Trinidad 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 Trinidad, 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.

What roads does the drive from Concordia to Trinidad use?

In order: RN14 and RN135. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.

Where can you stop on the way from Concordia to Trinidad?

Closest to the road: El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 42, 0.2 mi from the route); Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (basilica, mile 88, 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.