Erechim to Chuy, Uruguay is about 515 road miles (829 km): roughly 11 h 32 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 514.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Distance | 515 mi (829 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | ERS-135 → RSC-153 → BR-153 → ERS-412 → BR-471 → RSC-471 → BR-392 |
| Border crossing | about mile 514, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Rocha |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Crossing from Brazil into Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 514, from Rio Grande do Sul into Rocha. 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.
The Erechim–Chuy drive in a few lines
BR-471 (163 mi) and RSC-153 (98 mi) carry about 51% of the 515 miles. The first 514 miles are in Brazil; the last 1 are in Uruguay. It runs through 2 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Rocha. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Erechim and Chuy
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-135 | 3–47 | 44 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 47–52 | 5 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 52–76 | 24 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-153 | 76–96 | 20 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 96–98 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 98–172 | 74 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-412 | 172–185 | 13 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 185–212 | 27 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-471 | 212–300 | 88 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 300–301 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 301–377 | 76 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 377–513 | 136 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 513–515 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul, Rocha |
- Mile 514 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Rocha (international border)
Places worth a stop between Erechim and Chuy
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (mile 50), Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (mile 52), Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (mile 198)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (mile 50), Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (mile 52), Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (mile 198), Museu da Baronesa (mile 355), Museu de Arte Leopoldo Gotuzzo (mile 355)
Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Passo Fundo, dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida, is the Catholic church that holds the seat of the Archdiocese of Passo Fundo.
Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro
Starting from businessman Paulo Afonso Trevisan's collection of race cars, this Passo Fundo museum gathers photos, films and documents on the history of Brazilian motor racing.
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Rio Pardo's mother church, Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário, was begun in 1791 in late Baroque style to a design by Francisco João Roscio, on the site of an earlier chapel.
Museu da Baronesa
Opened in 1982 and run by the Pelotas city culture department, Museu da Baronesa occupies a building listed as municipal heritage in 1985.
Museu de Arte Leopoldo Gotuzzo
Opened in 1986 on Praça 7 de Julho, across from the Mercado Central in downtown Pelotas, this art museum is part of the Federal University of Pelotas arts center.
More drives to Chuy
- Minas to Chuy
- Montevideo to Chuy
- Durazno to Chuy
- Colonia del Sacramento to Chuy
- Carmelo to Chuy
- Mercedes, Uruguay to Chuy
More drives from Erechim
- Erechim to Campo Mourão
- Erechim to Santana do Livramento
- Erechim to Chuí
- Erechim to Mercedes, Argentina
- Erechim to Rivera, Uruguay
- Erechim to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Erechim to Chuy, Uruguay?
About 11 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 515 miles.
How far is Chuy, Uruguay from Erechim by car?
About 515 miles (829 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 Erechim to Chuy drive cross the border?
At about mile 514, from Brazil into Uruguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Erechim 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 Erechim to Chuy, 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.
What roads does the drive from Erechim to Chuy use?
In order: ERS-135, RSC-153, BR-153, ERS-412, BR-471, RSC-471 and BR-392. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Erechim to Chuy?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (cathedral, mile 50, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (museum, mile 52, 0.2 mi from the route); Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (church, mile 198, 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.