Plan on about 10 h 27 min of driving for the 528-mile (849 km) trip from Corrientes to Durazno, Uruguay, before any stops. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 384, 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: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Total distance | 528 mi (849 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN12 → RN123 → RN119 → RN14 → RN135 |
| Border crossing | about mile 384, Argentina → Uruguay (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The border on the way to Durazno
The route crosses at about mile 384, 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.
The Corrientes–Durazno drive in a few lines
RN14 (157 mi) and RN12 (99 mi) carry about 48% of the 528 miles. The first 384 miles are in Argentina; the last 144 are in Uruguay. It runs through 6 regions: Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Corrientes to Durazno
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Corrientes |
| RN12 | 4–103 | 99 | Corrientes |
| RN123 | 103–148 | 45 | Corrientes |
| RN119 | 148–216 | 68 | Corrientes |
| connecting roads | 216–217 | 1 | Corrientes |
| RN14 | 217–374 | 157 | Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 374–382 | 8 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 382–528 | 146 | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno |
- Mile 254 of this route: Corrientes → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 384 of this route: Entre Ríos → Paysandú (international border)
- Mile 417 of this route: Paysandú → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 472 of this route: Río Negro → Flores (region line)
- Mile 524 of this route: Flores → Durazno (region line)
Stops between Corrientes and Durazno
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Palmar National Park (mile 345), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 501)
- Nature and outdoors: Iberá National Park (mile 62), El Palmar National Park (mile 345), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 501)
- Museums and history: Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 391)
Iberá National Park
In the northeastern province of Corrientes, Iberá National Park borders the 5,530 square-kilometer Iberá Provincial Park to the southeast.
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.
In Durazno itself
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.
More drives to Durazno
- Montevideo to Durazno
- Maldonado to Durazno
- Artigas to Durazno
- Buenos Aires to Durazno, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Durazno, Uruguay
- Mar del Plata to Durazno, Uruguay
More drives from Corrientes
- Corrientes to San Nicolás de los Arroyos
- Corrientes to Pergamino
- Corrientes to Arrecifes
- Corrientes to San Antonio de Areco
- Corrientes to Clorinda
- Corrientes to Catamarca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Corrientes to Durazno, Uruguay?
About 10 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 528 miles.
What is the driving distance from Corrientes to Durazno, Uruguay?
About 528 miles (849 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 Corrientes to Durazno drive cross the border?
At about mile 384, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Corrientes 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 Corrientes to Durazno 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.
What roads does the drive from Corrientes to Durazno use?
In order: RN12, RN123, RN119, RN14 and RN135. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Corrientes to Durazno?
Closest to the road: El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 345, 0.1 mi from the route); Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (basilica, mile 391, 2 mi from the route); Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 501, 0.2 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.