The Wayro route from Durazno to Adrogué, Argentina is 318 miles (512 km), about 7 h 1 min of driving without stops. You cross from Uruguay into Argentina at about mile 139, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
Full advisory: Uruguay, Argentina. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance by road | 318 mi (512 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN136 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → RNA001 |
| Border crossing | about mile 139, Uruguay → Argentina (the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Durazno, Flores, Río Negro, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Argentina
The route crosses at about mile 139, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge, from Río Negro into Entre Ríos. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
Driving Durazno to Adrogué: the shape of the trip
RN12 (46 mi) and RN9 (39 mi) carry about 27% of the 318 miles. The first 139 miles are in Uruguay; the last 179 are in Argentina. It runs through 6 regions: Durazno, Flores, Río Negro, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Durazno to Adrogué, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–137 | 137 | Durazno, Flores, Río Negro |
| connecting roads | 137–140 | 3 | Río Negro, Entre Ríos |
| RN136 | 140–160 | 20 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 160–166 | 6 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 166–203 | 37 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 203–249 | 46 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 249–254 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 254–255 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 255–294 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 294–295 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RNA001 | 295–312 | 17 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 312–318 | 6 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
- Mile 5 of this route: Durazno → Flores (region line)
- Mile 58 of this route: Flores → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Río Negro → Entre Ríos (international border)
- Mile 232 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 295 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 313 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
Stops between Durazno and Adrogué
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 27), Temaikèn (mile 272), Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (mile 299)
- Nature and outdoors: Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 27), Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman (mile 297), Reserva Ecológica Lago Lugano (mile 307)
- Museums and history: Museo del Estudio Jurídico (mile 291), House of Valentín Alsina (mile 295), Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (mile 299)
- With kids: Temaikèn (mile 272)
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.
Frigorífico Anglo del Uruguay
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape inscribed in 2015, the old Anglo meatpacking plant stands on the Uruguay River at Fray Bentos, where frozen meat shipments began in 1924.
Temaikèn
Temaikèn is a zoo in Belén de Escobar, outside Buenos Aires, and the only zoo in Argentina accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Museo del Estudio Jurídico
Founded in 2015, the Museo del Estudio Jurídico sits on 9 de Julio Street in the commercial center of San Isidro, Argentina.
House of Valentín Alsina
In Buenos Aires' Belgrano neighborhood, the House of Valentín Alsina dates from 1856 and was declared a National Historic Monument in 1977; it bears the name of the writer and two-time governor.
Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman
Run by the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Buenos Aires, Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman is a one-hectare botanical garden in the city of Buenos Aires.
Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato
Writer Ernesto Sabato lived in this Santos Lugares house with his wife Matilde from 1945 until his death in 2011; today Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato is a museum run by his grandchildren.
Torre Espacial
Rising 200 meters in Buenos Aires' Villa Soldati section, Torre Espacial (also called Torre Interama) is an observation tower built between 1980 and 1981 for the Parque de la Ciudad amusement park.
Reserva Ecológica Lago Lugano
In Villa Soldati, in the south of Buenos Aires, this ecological reserve surrounds Lago Lugano with 36 hectares of green space, about 350 native species and 1,000 meters of trails.
In Adrogué itself
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Lomas de Zamora
Facing the central square of Lomas de Zamora, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace stands on land donated by Victorio Grigera in 1860.
Museo Histórico La Campana
Dedicated to the history of the Monte Grande area, Museo Histórico La Campana stands in Monte Grande, in Esteban Echeverría district, and opened on November 10, 1980.
More drives to Adrogué
- Mar del Plata to Adrogué
- Tigre to Adrogué
- Berisso to Adrogué
- Luján to Adrogué
- Pergamino to Adrogué
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Adrogué
More drives from Durazno
- Durazno to Atlántida
- Durazno to Piriápolis
- Durazno to Punta del Este
- Durazno to La Paloma
- Durazno to Barra de Valizas
- Durazno to Cabo Polonio
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Durazno to Adrogué, Argentina?
About 7 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 318 miles.
What is the driving distance from Durazno to Adrogué, Argentina?
About 318 miles (512 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 Durazno to Adrogué drive cross the border?
At about mile 139, from Uruguay into Argentina, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Durazno into Argentina?
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. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Durazno to Adrogué drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Durazno to Adrogué use?
In order: RN136, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9 and RNA001. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Durazno to Adrogué?
Closest to the road: Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 27, 0.1 mi from the route); Temaikèn (zoo, mile 272, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (historic house museum, mile 299, 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.