Plan on about 3 h 33 min of driving for the 158-mile (255 km) trip from Durazno to Piriápolis, before any stops.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Total distance | 158 mi (255 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 33 min |
| Departments on the route | Durazno, Florida, Canelones, Maldonado |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Durazno to Piriápolis drive plays out
It runs through 4 departments: Durazno, Florida, Canelones, Maldonado. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Durazno to Piriápolis
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–158 | 158 | Durazno, Florida, Canelones, Maldonado |
- Mile 10 of this route: Durazno → Florida (department line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Florida → Canelones (department line)
- Mile 145 of this route: Canelones → Maldonado (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Piriápolis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 55), Piedra Alta (mile 56), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 86)
- Nature and outdoors: Laguna del Cisne (mile 121)
- Museums and history: Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 55), Piedra Alta (mile 56), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 86), Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (mile 122)
Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida
This history museum is located in the central part of Florida, capital of the Uruguayan department of the same name, on Rivera street.
Piedra Alta
On the banks of the Santa Lucía Chico River outside the city of Florida, Piedra Alta is a rock formation of historic importance that appears on the department's coat of arms and flag.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Construction of Canelones' Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe began in 1816; the church became a cathedral in 1961 and Uruguay's national shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2020.
Laguna del Cisne
Near Salinas in Canelones, Laguna del Cisne is a subtropical lagoon of about 1.8 km², fed by a watershed of some 50 km², that has supplied drinking water to the Costa de Oro area since 1970.
Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Wavy brick walls and a rippling brick roof define this church in Estación Atlántida, along with an openwork brick bell tower and a baptistery set underground. Engineer Eladio Dieste designed it, and it opened in 1960.
In Piriápolis itself
Museo ferroviario de Piriápolis
Near the Rambla de los Argentinos in Piriápolis, the Museo Ferroviario de Piriápolis is a railway museum on Armenia Street, across from the Argentino Hotel.
Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station
Near Piriápolis in Maldonado, this breeding station for native wildlife on Cerro Pan de Azúcar is surrounded by native vegetation and offers guided visits, including a native wildlife trail and a path up the hill.
More drives to Piriápolis
- Paysandú to Piriápolis
- Tacuarembó to Piriápolis
- Salto to Piriápolis
- Rivera to Piriápolis
- Artigas to Piriápolis
- Bella Unión to Piriápolis
From Durazno to other places in Uruguay
- Durazno to Atlántida
- Durazno to Punta del Este
- Durazno to La Paloma
- Durazno to Barra de Valizas
- Durazno to Cabo Polonio
- Durazno to Chuy
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Durazno to Piriápolis?
About 3 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 158 miles.
How far is Piriápolis from Durazno by car?
About 158 miles (255 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Durazno to Piriápolis drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Durazno to Piriápolis?
Closest to the road: Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (museum, mile 55, 0.8 mi from the route); Piedra Alta (historic site, mile 56, 0.4 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (cathedral, mile 86, 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.