Plan on about 10 h 13 min of driving for the 513-mile (826 km) trip from Ituzaingó to Fray Bentos, Uruguay, before any stops. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 508, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
Full advisory: Argentina, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Total distance | 513 mi (826 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN12 → RN120 → RN14 → RP20 → RN136 |
| Border crossing | about mile 508, Argentina → Uruguay (the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Río Negro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Getting across the Argentina–Uruguay border
The route crosses at about mile 508, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge, from Entre Ríos into Río Negro. 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 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. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
On the road from Ituzaingó to Fray Bentos
RN14 (422 mi) and RN120 (35 mi) carry about 89% of the 513 miles. The first 508 miles are in Argentina; the last 5 are in Uruguay. It runs through 3 regions: Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Río Negro. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Ituzaingó to Fray Bentos: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Corrientes |
| RN12 | 2–21 | 19 | Corrientes |
| RN120 | 21–56 | 35 | Corrientes |
| RN14 | 56–478 | 422 | Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| RP20 | 478–486 | 8 | Entre Ríos |
| RN136 | 486–505 | 19 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 505–508 | 3 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 508–513 | 5 | Río Negro |
- Mile 310 of this route: Corrientes → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 508 of this route: Entre Ríos → Río Negro (international border)
What to see on the way from Ituzaingó to Fray Bentos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Palmar National Park (mile 401)
- Nature and outdoors: El Palmar National Park (mile 401)
- Museums and history: Mission Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Acaraguá y Mbororé (mile 160), Gualeguaychú Cathedral (mile 486)
Mission Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Acaraguá y Mbororé
In the town of La Cruz, Corrientes, Mission Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Acaraguá y Mbororé was one of the missions the Jesuits founded in their Province of Paraguay during Spanish colonial rule.
El Palmar National Park
Set off National Route 14 in Entre Ríos, between Colón and Concordia, El Palmar National Park protects groves of yatay palms along with gallery forest, savanna and grassland.
Gualeguaychú Cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral, also called Gualeguaychú Cathedral, is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gualeguaychú in Argentina.
Once you reach Fray Bentos
Miguel Young Theatre, Fray Bentos
The Miguel Young Theatre in Fray Bentos, Uruguay, was built in 1913 to plans by Antonio Llambías de Olivar.
Museo Luis Alberto Solari
Museo Luis Alberto Solari is a fine arts museum in Fray Bentos, capital of Uruguay's Río Negro department, welcoming the general public, students and foreign visitors.
Frigorífico Anglo del Uruguay
Liebig exported meat extract and corned beef from this spot on the Uruguay River at Fray Bentos starting in 1865. In 1924, the Anglo plant began shipping frozen meat from the same site.
More drives to Fray Bentos
- Florida, Uruguay to Fray Bentos
- Minas to Fray Bentos
- Rivera to Fray Bentos
- Rocha to Fray Bentos
- Melo to Fray Bentos
- Buenos Aires to Fray Bentos, Uruguay
More drives from Ituzaingó
- Ituzaingó to Concepción, Paraguay
- Ituzaingó to Neuland, Paraguay
- Ituzaingó to Mercedes, Uruguay
- Ituzaingó to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Ituzaingó to Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
- Ituzaingó to Santana do Livramento, Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ituzaingó to Fray Bentos, Uruguay?
About 10 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 513 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ituzaingó to Fray Bentos, Uruguay?
About 513 miles (826 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 Ituzaingó to Fray Bentos drive cross the border?
At about mile 508, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Ituzaingó 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Ituzaingó to Fray Bentos drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ituzaingó to Fray Bentos use?
In order: RN12, RN120, RN14, RP20 and RN136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ituzaingó and Fray Bentos?
Closest to the road: Mission Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Acaraguá y Mbororé (jesuit mission ruins, mile 160, 2 mi from the route); El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 401, 0.1 mi from the route); Gualeguaychú Cathedral (cathedral, mile 486, 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.