The Wayro route from Fray Bentos to Conchillas is 109 miles (176 km), about 2 h 48 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Distance by road | 109 mi (176 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 48 min |
| Departments on the route | Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Fray Bentos–Conchillas drive in a few lines
It runs through 3 departments: Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Fray Bentos and Conchillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–22 | 22 | Río Negro, Soriano |
| connecting roads | 22–24 | 2 | Soriano |
| local roads | 24–109 | 85 | Soriano, Colonia |
- Mile 19 of this route: Río Negro → Soriano (department line)
- Mile 73 of this route: Soriano → Colonia (department line)
Stops between Fray Bentos and Conchillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 21), Museo Municipal Profesor Roselli (mile 73)
- Nature and outdoors: Agraciada Beach (mile 70)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 21), Calera Real del Dacá (mile 21), Museo Municipal Profesor Roselli (mile 73), Museo del Carmen (mile 88)
Cathedral of Mercedes
Since 1960, the Diocese of Mercedes has had its seat at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy, the main Catholic church in this Uruguayan city.
Calera Real del Dacá
On the eastern edge of Mercedes beside the Dacá stream, the ruins of the Calera Real lime works date to 1722 and are considered the region's first industrial site; recent works added visitor circuits, lighting and interpretive signs.
Agraciada Beach
On the eastern bank of the Uruguay River in Soriano department, Agraciada Beach is a historic beach area facing Argentina's Entre Ríos province.
Museo Municipal Profesor Roselli
Nueva Palmira's municipal museum, also known as the Museo Roselli, is named for its first director, Professor Francisco Lucas Rosselli.
Teatro Uamá
Teatro Uamá is a theater in the city of Carmelo, in Uruguay's Colonia department, regarded as the town's leading cultural institution.
Museo del Carmen
Facing Plaza Artigas in Carmelo, the Archivo y Museo del Carmen belongs to the local Carmelo parish and holds religious and historical collections.
More drives to Conchillas
- Tacuarembó to Conchillas
- Artigas to Conchillas
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Conchillas
- Fray Marcos to Conchillas
- Minas to Conchillas
- Alejandro Gallinal to Conchillas
From Fray Bentos to other places in Uruguay
- Fray Bentos to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Fray Bentos to Atlántida
- Fray Bentos to Fray Marcos
- Fray Bentos to Alejandro Gallinal
- Fray Bentos to Piriápolis
- Fray Bentos to Punta del Este
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Fray Bentos to Conchillas?
About 2 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 109 miles.
What is the driving distance from Fray Bentos to Conchillas?
About 109 miles (176 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 Fray Bentos to Conchillas drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Fray Bentos and Conchillas?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Mercedes (cathedral, mile 21, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Municipal Profesor Roselli (museum, mile 73, 0.8 mi from the route); Teatro Uamá (theater, mile 88, 1 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.