Durazno to Cariló, Argentina is about 529 road miles (852 km): roughly 10 h 57 min at the wheel if you don't stop. 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: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance by road | 529 mi (852 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN136 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RNA004 → RP2 → RP63 → RP11 → RP56 → RP74 |
| 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 21.2 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.
The Durazno–Cariló drive in a few lines
RP2 (103 mi) and RN12 (46 mi) carry about 28% of the 529 miles. The first 139 miles are in Uruguay; the last 390 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, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Durazno to Cariló, 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 | 255–295 | 40 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 295–296 | 1 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 296–303 | 7 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 303–306 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 306–323 | 17 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 323–324 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RNA004 | 324–332 | 8 | Buenos Aires |
| RP2 | 332–435 | 103 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 435–436 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP63 | 436–454 | 18 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 454–469 | 15 | Buenos Aires |
| RP56 | 469–508 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| RP74 | 508–523 | 15 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 523–526 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 526–529 | 3 | 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 311 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
What to see on the way from Durazno to Cariló
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 27), Parque de la Memoria (mile 298), Museo de la Inmigración (mile 303), Teatro Ópera (mile 304), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 307)
- Nature and outdoors: Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 27), Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (mile 291), Parque de la Memoria (mile 298)
- Museums and history: Museo Histórico Cornelio de Saavedra (mile 295), Museo de la Inmigración (mile 303), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 307)
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.
Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte
On the Río de la Plata shore in Acassuso, San Isidro, Ribera Norte is a municipal nature park protecting green space within greater Buenos Aires.
Museo Histórico Cornelio de Saavedra
Inside Parque General Paz on Avenida Crisólogo Larralde, the Cornelio de Saavedra Historical Museum is a history museum of the City of Buenos Aires.
Parque de la Memoria
Facing the Río de la Plata at the northern end of Buenos Aires' Belgrano section, Parque de la Memoria is a public memorial to the victims of Argentina's 1976–1983 military regime.
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
An equestrian statue of Italian military and political figure Giuseppe Garibaldi, this monument stands on Plaza Italia in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
Museo de la Inmigración
Housed in the former Immigrants' Hotel in Buenos Aires, the Museo de la Inmigración tells the story of newcomers from Europe, Asia and Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Teatro Ópera
Teatro Ópera is a prominent cinema and theater house in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a venue for shows and screenings in the city.
Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken
Established in 1971, Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken in Buenos Aires traces Argentine cinema through about 90,000 film reels plus photos, posters, scripts, costumes and film equipment.
More drives to Cariló
- Necochea to Cariló
- Balneario El Cóndor to Cariló
- Tigre to Cariló
- Arrecifes to Cariló
- Martínez to Cariló
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Cariló
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 Cariló, Argentina?
About 10 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 529 miles.
What is the driving distance from Durazno to Cariló, Argentina?
About 529 miles (852 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 Cariló 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 Cariló 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.
Which highways go from Durazno to Cariló?
In order: RN136, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9, AV1-N, RN1, RNA004, RP2, RP63, RP11, RP56 and RP74. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Durazno and Cariló?
Closest to the road: Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 27, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro Ópera (theater, mile 304, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (film museum, mile 307, 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.