The Wayro route from La Plata to Artigas, Uruguay is 446 miles (717 km), about 9 h 34 min of driving without stops. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 314, at Concordia–Salto.
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: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
- Uruguay: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Distance by road | 446 mi (717 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN1 → AV1-N → RN9 → RP6 → RN12 → RN14 → RNA015 |
| Border crossing | about mile 314, Argentina → Uruguay (Concordia–Salto) |
| Regions on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Salto, Artigas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 314, at Concordia–Salto, from Entre Ríos into Salto. 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.
Driving La Plata to Artigas: the shape of the trip
RN14 (167 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 48% of the 446 miles. The first 314 miles are in Argentina; the last 132 are in Uruguay. It runs through 5 regions: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Salto, Artigas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
La Plata to Artigas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 3–33 | 30 | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 33–37 | 4 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 37–42 | 5 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 42–45 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 45–84 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 84–85 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 85–89 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
| RN12 | 89–136 | 47 | Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 136–303 | 167 | Entre Ríos |
| RNA015 | 303–313 | 10 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 313–320 | 7 | Entre Ríos, Salto |
| connecting roads | 320–322 | 2 | Salto |
| local roads | 322–446 | 124 | Salto, Artigas |
- Mile 29 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Buenos Aires → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 314 of this route: Entre Ríos → Salto (international border)
- Mile 392 of this route: Salto → Artigas (region line)
Stops between La Plata and Artigas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 32), Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco (mile 36), Tierra Santa (mile 40), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 68), El Palmar National Park (mile 260), Termas de Salto Grande (mile 314)
- Nature and outdoors: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 68), El Palmar National Park (mile 260), Termas de Salto Grande (mile 314)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 32), Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco (mile 36), Museo Carlos Gardel, Buenos Aires (mile 36), Museo Nacional del Hombre (mile 40), Museo Histórico Cornelio de Saavedra (mile 45)
- With kids: Tierra Santa (mile 40)
Museo de la Pasión Boquense
Football fans can dig into the history and personalities of Club Atlético Boca Juniors at the Museo de la Pasión Boquense, a themed soccer museum devoted to the club.
Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco
The Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco is an art museum in the Retiro area of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Museo Carlos Gardel, Buenos Aires
Tango singer, composer and film actor Carlos Gardel once lived in the Buenos Aires house that is now the Museo Casa Carlos Gardel.
Tierra Santa
Tierra Santa is a religious theme park in the city of Buenos Aires, in Argentina.
Museo Nacional del Hombre
In the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, the Museo Nacional del Hombre is a national museum focused on the archaeology of South America's Indigenous peoples.
Museo Histórico Cornelio de Saavedra
Inside Parque General Paz on Avenida Crisólogo Larralde, the Cornelio de Saavedra Historical Museum is a history museum of the City of Buenos Aires.
Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar
Landscape engineer Yasuo Inomata designed this Japanese garden in Belén de Escobar in 1969, and the local Japanese community donated it to the city. Red, white and spotted koi swim in its 1,000-square-meter pond.
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.
Termas de Salto Grande
On the Uruguayan shore of the Salto Grande dam's lake in Salto department, Termas de Salto Grande is a hot spring complex.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from La Plata to Artigas, Uruguay?
About 9 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 446 miles.
How far is Artigas, Uruguay from La Plata by car?
About 446 miles (717 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 La Plata to Artigas drive cross the border?
At about mile 314, from Argentina into Uruguay, at Concordia–Salto.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from La Plata 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 La Plata to Artigas 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 La Plata to Artigas use?
In order: RN1, AV1-N, RN9, RP6, RN12, RN14 and RNA015. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from La Plata to Artigas?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco (art museum, mile 36, 0.2 mi from the route); Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 68, 0.2 mi from the route); El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 260, 0.1 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.