The Wayro route from Minas to Chuy is 139 miles (223 km), about 3 h 56 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: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Total distance | 139 mi (223 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 56 min |
| Departments on the route | Lavalleja, Maldonado, Rocha |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Minas–Chuy drive in a few lines
It runs through 3 departments: Lavalleja, Maldonado, Rocha. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Minas to Chuy
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–139 | 139 | Lavalleja, Maldonado, Rocha |
- Mile 32 of this route: Lavalleja → Maldonado (department line)
- Mile 53 of this route: Maldonado → Rocha (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Chuy
Salto del Penitente
Parque Nacional Laguna Negra
In Rocha department, Laguna Negra National Park protects the waters of Laguna Negra, the Potrerillo de Santa Teresa biological station and part of Santa Teresa National Park north of Route 9.
Santa Teresa National Park
Santa Teresa National Park on Rocha's coast was created to frame the colonial Santa Teresa Fortress; its grounds hold more than two million planted trees from five continents, a greenhouse and native wetland and woodland wildlife.
More drives to Chuy
- Montevideo to Chuy
- Durazno to Chuy
- Colonia del Sacramento to Chuy
- Carmelo to Chuy
- Mercedes, Uruguay to Chuy
- Paysandú to Chuy
From Minas to other places in Uruguay
- Minas to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Minas to Nueva Helvecia
- Minas to Colonia del Sacramento
- Minas to Conchillas
- Minas to Carmelo
- Minas to Bella Unión
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Minas to Chuy?
About 3 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 139 miles.
How far is Chuy from Minas by car?
About 139 miles (223 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 Minas to Chuy drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Minas to Chuy?
Closest to the road: Salto del Penitente (waterfall, mile 11, 3 mi from the route); Parque Nacional Laguna Negra (nature area, mile 117, 3 mi from the route); Santa Teresa National Park (national park, mile 121, 5 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.