Córdoba, Argentina to Artigas, Uruguay is about 551 road miles (887 km): roughly 12 h 5 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 419, at Concordia–Salto.
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: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Distance | 551 mi (887 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN19 → AP01 → RN168 → RN18 → RN14 → RNA015 |
| Border crossing | about mile 419, Argentina → Uruguay (Concordia–Salto) |
| Regions on the route | Córdoba, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, Salto, Artigas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Getting across the Argentina–Uruguay border
The route crosses at about mile 419, at Concordia–Salto, from Entre Ríos into Salto. 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.
How the Córdoba to Artigas drive plays out
RN19 (214 mi) and RN18 (128 mi) carry about 62% of the 551 miles. The first 419 miles are in Argentina; the last 132 are in Uruguay. It runs through 5 regions: Córdoba, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, Salto, Artigas. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Córdoba and Artigas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Córdoba |
| RN19 | 3–217 | 214 | Córdoba, Santa Fe |
| connecting roads | 217–218 | 1 | Santa Fe |
| AP01 | 218–224 | 6 | Santa Fe |
| connecting roads | 224–226 | 2 | Santa Fe |
| RN168 | 226–249 | 23 | Santa Fe, Entre Ríos |
| RN18 | 249–362 | 113 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 362–375 | 13 | Entre Ríos |
| RN18 | 375–390 | 15 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 390–408 | 18 | Entre Ríos |
| RNA015 | 408–419 | 11 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 419–426 | 7 | Salto |
| connecting roads | 426–428 | 2 | Salto |
| local roads | 428–551 | 123 | Salto, Artigas |
- Mile 139 of this route: Córdoba → Santa Fe (region line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Santa Fe → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 419 of this route: Entre Ríos → Salto (international border)
- Mile 498 of this route: Salto → Artigas (region line)
Stops between Córdoba and Artigas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Arroz (mile 368), Termas de Salto Grande (mile 420)
- Nature and outdoors: Termas de Salto Grande (mile 420)
- Museums and history: Museum of Arts and Crafts Enrique Estrada Bello (mile 218), Rosa Galisteo de Rodríguez Fines Arts Provincial Museum (mile 224), Paraná Cathedral (mile 240), Museo Nacional del Arroz (mile 368)
Museum of Arts and Crafts Enrique Estrada Bello
Opened in August 1969, this fine arts museum in Santo Tomé shares the Casa de los Museos with the Andrés Atilio Roverano History Museum and Municipal Archive.
Rosa Galisteo de Rodríguez Fines Arts Provincial Museum
The Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Rosa Galisteo de Rodríguez in the city of Santa Fe shows modern and contemporary Argentine art and is run by the provincial government.
Paraná Cathedral
Paraná Cathedral, formally Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, is the main Catholic church of Paraná in Entre Ríos Province. It faces the 1 de Mayo Square on San Francisco street, between Urquiza and 25 de Mayo.
Museo Nacional del Arroz
Opened in 2007 in San Salvador, Entre Ríos, Museo Nacional del Arroz is a rice museum housed in the former local police station, an Italianate building put up in 1929.
Termas de Salto Grande
On the Uruguayan shore of the Salto Grande dam's lake in Salto department, Termas de Salto Grande is a hot spring complex.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Córdoba, Argentina to Artigas, Uruguay?
About 12 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 551 miles.
What is the driving distance from Córdoba, Argentina to Artigas, Uruguay?
About 551 miles (887 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 Córdoba to Artigas drive cross the border?
At about mile 419, from Argentina into Uruguay, at Concordia–Salto.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Córdoba 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 Córdoba to Artigas 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.
Which highways go from Córdoba to Artigas?
In order: RN19, AP01, RN168, RN18, RN14 and RNA015. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Córdoba to Artigas?
Closest to the road: Rosa Galisteo de Rodríguez Fines Arts Provincial Museum (art museum, mile 224, 2 mi from the route); Museo Nacional del Arroz (museum, mile 368, 0.1 mi from the route); Termas de Salto Grande (hot spring, mile 420, 0.7 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.