Córdoba, Argentina to Salto, Uruguay is about 428 road miles (689 km): roughly 8 h 37 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: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
- Uruguay: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Total distance | 428 mi (689 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 37 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 |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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.
On the road from Córdoba to Salto
RN19 (214 mi) and RN18 (128 mi) carry about 80% of the 428 miles. The first 419 miles are in Argentina; the last 9 are in Uruguay. It runs through 4 regions: Córdoba, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, Salto. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Córdoba to Salto
| 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 | 419–428 | 9 | Salto |
- 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Córdoba and Salto
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Nacional del Arroz (mile 368), Termas de Salto Grande (mile 419)
- Nature and outdoors: Termas de Salto Grande (mile 419)
- Museums and history: Museum of Arts and Crafts Enrique Estrada Bello (mile 218), Basílica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (mile 227), 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.
Municipal Theater of Santa Fe
Santa Fe's May 1 Municipal Theater serves as both a stage theater and a concert hall, presenting performances in the city of Santa Fe, Argentina.
Basílica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Known locally as Basílica de Guadalupe, Basílica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is a Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz, begun under Bishop Juan Agustín Boneo.
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.
In Salto itself
Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología
In Uruguay's Salto department, the Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología shows how changing technology has shaped daily life in Uruguay and elsewhere.
Cathedral of Salto
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist is Salto's main Catholic church and has been the seat of the local diocese since 1939.
Museo del Centro Cultural Casa Horacio Quiroga
In Salto, the Museo del Centro Cultural Casa Horacio Quiroga (Casa Quiroga) tells the life and work of writer Horacio Quiroga inside a house that was one of his family's summer homes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Córdoba, Argentina to Salto, Uruguay?
About 8 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
What is the driving distance from Córdoba, Argentina to Salto, Uruguay?
About 428 miles (689 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 Salto 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 Salto 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 Salto?
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 Salto?
Closest to the road: Municipal Theater of Santa Fe (theater, mile 225, 1 mi from the route); Museo Nacional del Arroz (museum, mile 368, 0.1 mi from the route); Termas de Salto Grande (hot spring, mile 419, 0.8 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.