By road, Ituzaingó and Trinidad, Uruguay are about 559 miles (900 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 60 min of driving. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 440, at the Colón–Paysandú 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 | 559 mi (900 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN12 → RN120 → RN14 → RN135 |
| Border crossing | about mile 440, Argentina → Uruguay (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The border on the way to Trinidad
The route crosses at about mile 440, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge, from Entre Ríos into Paysandú. 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.
How the Ituzaingó to Trinidad drive plays out
RN14 (374 mi) and RN120 (35 mi) carry about 73% of the 559 miles. The first 440 miles are in Argentina; the last 119 are in Uruguay. It runs through 5 regions: Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ituzaingó to Trinidad
| 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 | 56–430 | 374 | Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 430–439 | 9 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 439–559 | 120 | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores |
- Mile 310 of this route: Corrientes → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 440 of this route: Entre Ríos → Paysandú (international border)
- Mile 473 of this route: Paysandú → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 528 of this route: Río Negro → Flores (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ituzaingó and Trinidad
- 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), Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 447)
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.
Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú
Paysandú's Catholic parish church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo was named a minor basilica in 1949 and remains an active parish of the city.
When you get to Trinidad
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.
More drives to Trinidad
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- Minas to Trinidad, Uruguay
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- Treinta y Tres to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Buenos Aires to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Córdoba, Argentina to Trinidad, Uruguay
More drives from Ituzaingó
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- Ituzaingó to Neuland, Paraguay
- Ituzaingó to Mercedes, Uruguay
- Ituzaingó to Fray Bentos, Uruguay
- Ituzaingó to Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
- Ituzaingó to Santana do Livramento, Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ituzaingó to Trinidad, Uruguay?
About 10 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 559 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ituzaingó to Trinidad, Uruguay?
About 559 miles (900 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 Trinidad drive cross the border?
At about mile 440, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Colón–Paysandú 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Ituzaingó to Trinidad, Uruguay?
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.
Which highways go from Ituzaingó to Trinidad?
In order: RN12, RN120, RN14 and RN135. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ituzaingó and Trinidad?
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); Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (basilica, mile 447, 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.