La Plata to Uruguaiana, Brazil is about 454 road miles (730 km): roughly 8 h 22 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Argentina into Brazil at about mile 452, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Argentina, Brazil. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Brazil August 31, 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.”
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 454 mi (730 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN1 → AV1-N → RN9 → RP6 → RN12 → RN14 → RN117 |
| Border crossing | about mile 452, Argentina → Brazil (Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana) |
| Regions on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Corrientes, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Getting across the Argentina–Brazil border
The route crosses at about mile 452, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana, from Corrientes into Rio Grande do Sul. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
How the La Plata to Uruguaiana drive plays out
RN14 (308 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 78% of the 454 miles. The first 452 miles are in Argentina; the last 2 are in Brazil. It runs through 5 regions: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Corrientes, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: La Plata to Uruguaiana
| 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 | 136–444 | 308 | Entre Ríos, Corrientes |
| RN117 | 444–452 | 8 | Corrientes |
| local roads | 452–454 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- 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 350 of this route: Entre Ríos → Corrientes (region line)
- Mile 452 of this route: Corrientes → Rio Grande do Sul (international border)
Stops between La Plata and Uruguaiana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Buenos Aires (mile 34), Museo Penitenciario Argentino (mile 34), Parque de la Memoria (mile 41), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 68), El Palmar National Park (mile 259)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque de la Memoria (mile 41), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 68), El Palmar National Park (mile 259)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Buenos Aires (mile 34), Museo Penitenciario Argentino (mile 34), Ricardo Rojas' House Museum - Research Institute (mile 37), House of Valentín Alsina (mile 41), Museo del Estudio Jurídico (mile 48)
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Buenos Aires
Facing Lezama Park in San Telmo, the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity is an Eastern Orthodox church in Buenos Aires.
Museo Penitenciario Argentino
At Humberto Primo 378 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, the Museo Penitenciario Argentino shows how Argentina's penal system and prisons changed over time, inside a building begun in the early 18th century.
Ricardo Rojas' House Museum - Research Institute
Ricardo Rojas had this Buenos Aires house built in 1927 by architect Ángel Guido; today it operates as a house museum.
Parque de la Memoria
Facing the Río de la Plata at the northern end of Buenos Aires' Belgrano section, Parque de la Memoria is a public memorial to the victims of Argentina's 1976–1983 military regime.
House of Valentín Alsina
In Buenos Aires' Belgrano neighborhood, the House of Valentín Alsina dates from 1856 and was declared a National Historic Monument in 1977; it bears the name of the writer and two-time governor.
Museo del Estudio Jurídico
Founded in 2015, the Museo del Estudio Jurídico sits on 9 de Julio Street in the commercial center of San Isidro, Argentina.
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.
Arriving in Uruguaiana
St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana
Uruguaiana's St. Ann Cathedral grew out of the parish of Santana, created in 1846 together with the town, and was built between 1861 and 1874.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from La Plata to Uruguaiana, Brazil?
About 8 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 454 miles.
How far is Uruguaiana, Brazil from La Plata by car?
About 454 miles (730 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 Uruguaiana drive cross the border?
At about mile 452, from Argentina into Brazil, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from La Plata into Brazil?
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. If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 06, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the La Plata to Uruguaiana drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from La Plata to Uruguaiana use?
In order: RN1, AV1-N, RN9, RP6, RN12, RN14 and RN117. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from La Plata to Uruguaiana?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Buenos Aires (cathedral, mile 34, 0.3 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 259, 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.