The Wayro route from Montevideo to Concordia, Argentina is 318 miles (511 km), about 6 h 26 min of driving without stops. You cross from Uruguay into Argentina at about mile 239, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
Full advisory: Uruguay, Argentina. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Distance by road | 318 mi (511 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN HB → RN135 → RN14 → RPA06 |
| Border crossing | about mile 239, Uruguay → Argentina (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Montevideo, San José, Flores, Río Negro, Paysandú, Entre Ríos |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Argentina
The route crosses at about mile 239, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge, from Paysandú into Entre Ríos. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
How the Montevideo to Concordia drive plays out
RN14 (63 mi) and RN135 (8 mi) carry about 22% of the 318 miles. The first 239 miles are in Uruguay; the last 79 are in Argentina. It runs through 6 regions: Montevideo, San José, Flores, Río Negro, Paysandú, Entre Ríos. Of the 6 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Montevideo to Concordia
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Montevideo |
| RN HB | 3–6 | 3 | Montevideo |
| local roads | 6–240 | 234 | Montevideo, San José, Flores, Río Negro, Paysandú, Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 240–248 | 8 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 248–311 | 63 | Entre Ríos |
| RPA06 | 311–316 | 5 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 316–318 | 2 | Entre Ríos |
- Mile 15 of this route: Montevideo → San José (region line)
- Mile 91 of this route: San José → Flores (region line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Flores → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 206 of this route: Río Negro → Paysandú (region line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Paysandú → Entre Ríos (international border)
Where to stop on the way to Concordia
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Lecocq (mile 14), Teatro Macció (mile 60), Museo Departamental de San José (mile 60), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 122), El Palmar National Park (mile 278)
- Nature and outdoors: Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 122), El Palmar National Park (mile 278)
- Museums and history: Museo Departamental de San José (mile 60), Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 232)
- With kids: Parque Lecocq (mile 14)
Parque Lecocq
Next to Santiago Vázquez, northwest of Montevideo, Parque Lecocq is a zoo with mammals and birds, breeding programs, and grounds bordering the Santa Lucía wetlands.
Teatro Macció
San José de Mayo's Teatro Bartolomé Macció is a traditional theater, regarded as the city's most important building architecturally and declared a Historic Monument of Uruguay in 1984.
Museo Departamental de San José
Set in central San José de Mayo, the Museo Departamental de San José is a history and fine arts museum that also runs a library, archives and cultural programs.
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.
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.
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.
In Concordia itself
Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología
In Uruguay's Salto department, the Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología shows how changing technology has shaped daily life in Uruguay and elsewhere.
Teatro Larrañaga
Teatro Larrañaga is the main performing arts venue in the city of Salto, Uruguay.
Museo del Centro Cultural Casa Horacio Quiroga
In Salto, the Museo del Centro Cultural Casa Horacio Quiroga (Casa Quiroga) tells the life and work of writer Horacio Quiroga inside a house that was one of his family's summer homes.
More drives to Concordia
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Montevideo to Concordia, Argentina?
About 6 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 318 miles.
What is the driving distance from Montevideo to Concordia, Argentina?
About 318 miles (511 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 Montevideo to Concordia drive cross the border?
At about mile 239, from Uruguay into Argentina, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Montevideo into Argentina?
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. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Montevideo to Concordia, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Montevideo to Concordia?
In order: RN HB, RN135, RN14 and RPA06. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Montevideo and Concordia?
Closest to the road: Museo Departamental de San José (history museum, mile 60, 0.7 mi from the route); Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 122, 0.2 mi from the route); El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 278, 0.2 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.