Plan on about 10 h 51 min of driving for the 506-mile (815 km) trip from Córdoba, Argentina to Uruguaiana, Brazil, before any stops. You cross from Argentina into Brazil at about mile 505, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Argentina, Brazil. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Brazil August 31, 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.”
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 506 mi (815 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN19 → AP01 → RN168 → RN12 → RN127 → RN14 → RN117 |
| Border crossing | about mile 505, Argentina → Brazil (Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana) |
| Regions on the route | Córdoba, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, Corrientes, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Brazil
The route crosses at about mile 505, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana, from Corrientes into Rio Grande do Sul. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with 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, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Córdoba–Uruguaiana drive in a few lines
RN19 (214 mi) and RN127 (115 mi) carry about 65% of the 506 miles. The first 505 miles are in Argentina; the last 1 are in Brazil. It runs through 5 regions: Córdoba, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, Corrientes, Rio Grande do Sul. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Córdoba to Uruguaiana, road by road
| 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 |
| RN12 | 249–326 | 77 | Entre Ríos |
| RN127 | 326–441 | 115 | Entre Ríos, Corrientes |
| RN14 | 441–496 | 55 | Corrientes |
| connecting roads | 496–497 | 1 | Corrientes |
| RN117 | 497–504 | 7 | Corrientes |
| local roads | 504–506 | 2 | Corrientes, Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 139 of this route: Córdoba → Santa Fe (region line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Santa Fe → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 422 of this route: Entre Ríos → Corrientes (region line)
- Mile 505 of this route: Corrientes → Rio Grande do Sul (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Córdoba and Uruguaiana
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.
Museo de la Constitución
Set in the park of the same name in Santa Fe, Argentina, the Museo de la Constitución is a city museum you can visit while passing through.
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.
Once you reach Uruguaiana
St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana
Uruguaiana's St. Ann Cathedral grew out of the parish of Santana, created in 1846 together with the town, and was built between 1861 and 1874.
More drives to Uruguaiana
- Passo Fundo to Uruguaiana
- São Leopoldo to Uruguaiana
- Chapecó to Uruguaiana
- Buenos Aires to Uruguaiana, Brazil
- La Plata to Uruguaiana, Brazil
More drives from Córdoba
- Córdoba, Argentina to Paraná
- Córdoba, Argentina to Concordia
- Córdoba, Argentina to Gualeguaychú
- Córdoba, Argentina to Tigre
- Córdoba, Argentina to Adrogué
- Córdoba, Argentina to Chajarí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Córdoba, Argentina to Uruguaiana, Brazil?
About 10 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 506 miles.
What is the driving distance from Córdoba, Argentina to Uruguaiana, Brazil?
About 506 miles (815 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 Uruguaiana drive cross the border?
At about mile 505, from Argentina into Brazil, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Córdoba into Brazil?
Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 06, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Córdoba to Uruguaiana drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Córdoba to Uruguaiana?
In order: RN19, AP01, RN168, RN12, RN127, RN14 and RN117. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Córdoba to Uruguaiana?
Closest to the road: Museum of Arts and Crafts Enrique Estrada Bello (museum, mile 218, 2 mi from the route); Museo de la Constitución (museum, mile 225, 2 mi from the route); Paraná Cathedral (cathedral, mile 240, 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.