The Wayro route from Criciúma to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay is 488 miles (786 km), about 10 h 52 min of driving without stops. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 409.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
- Uruguay: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Distance by road | 488 mi (786 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-290 → BR-116 |
| Border crossing | about mile 409, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Getting across the Brazil–Uruguay border
The route crosses at about mile 409, from Rio Grande do Sul into Cerro Largo. 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 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. |
| 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, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
How the Criciúma to Treinta y Tres drive plays out
BR-116 (177 mi) and BR-101 (98 mi) carry about 56% of the 488 miles. The first 409 miles are in Brazil; the last 79 are in Uruguay. It runs through 4 regions: Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Criciúma and Treinta y Tres
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–11 | 11 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 11–109 | 98 | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 109–111 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 111–170 | 59 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 170–264 | 94 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 264–324 | 60 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 324–407 | 83 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 407–409 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 409–488 | 79 | Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres |
- Mile 55 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (region line)
- Mile 409 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Cerro Largo (international border)
- Mile 437 of this route: Cerro Largo → Treinta y Tres (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Treinta y Tres
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Morro de Osório Protected Area (mile 112), Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (mile 157), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 265)
- Nature and outdoors: Guarita State Park (mile 59), Praia da Guarita (mile 59), Jacuí Delta State Park (mile 176)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (mile 157), Godoy House (mile 171), Museu Antropológico do Rio Grande do Sul (mile 171), Estância das Pedras Brancas (mile 185), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 265)
Guarita State Park
Officially Parque Estadual José Lutzenberger, Guarita State Park in Rio Grande do Sul protects a promontory on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Praia da Guarita
Guarita Beach in Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, is a public beach resort along the city's coast.
Morro de Osório Protected Area
Created in 1994, the Morro de Osório Environmental Protection Area is a municipal conservation unit of Osório, Rio Grande do Sul, originally covering about 6,896 acres.
Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha
At Rua Nossa Senhora dos Anjos 547 in central Gravataí, the Agostinho Martha Municipal Museum covers local history and art; it was created in 1974 and organized in 1981.
Godoy House
On Independência Avenue in Porto Alegre, the Godoy House is an Art Nouveau building from 1907, one of the few in that style left in the city.
Museu Antropológico do Rio Grande do Sul
Run by the Rio Grande do Sul State Culture Secretariat, the Museu Antropológico do Rio Grande do Sul is an anthropology museum in Porto Alegre.
Jacuí Delta State Park
Created in 1976, Jacuí Delta State Park (Parque Estadual Delta do Jacuí) protects the delta between Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul and nearby towns, where fishers from Ilha da Pintada still practice traditional fishing.
Estância das Pedras Brancas
Estância das Pedras Brancas is a historic ranch tied to the history of Rio Grande do Sul and the town of Guaíba. Its first owner was Antônio Ferreira Leitão.
Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves
Created by state decree in 1972 and linked to Rio Grande do Sul's culture department, this historic park stands on the old Sesmaria do Cristal, land once granted to the father of Farroupilha leader Bento Gonçalves da Silva.
Once you reach Treinta y Tres
Museo Agustín Araújo
Treinta y Tres's departmental fine arts museum, the Museo Agustín Araújo is a public museum in the city of Treinta y Tres, Uruguay.
More drives to Treinta y Tres
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- Buenos Aires to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay
More drives from Criciúma
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- Criciúma to Jaraguá do Sul
- Criciúma to Paranaguá
- Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão
- Criciúma to Guarapuava
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Criciúma to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay?
About 10 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 488 miles.
What is the driving distance from Criciúma to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay?
About 488 miles (786 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 Criciúma to Treinta y Tres drive cross the border?
At about mile 409, from Brazil into Uruguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Criciúma 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 Criciúma to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Criciúma to Treinta y Tres?
In order: BR-101, BR-290 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Criciúma to Treinta y Tres?
Closest to the road: Morro de Osório Protected Area (environmental protection area, mile 112, 0.8 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (museum, mile 157, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (museum, mile 265, 0.5 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.