Plan on about 5 h 19 min of driving for the 245-mile (394 km) trip from Montevideo to Tacuarembó, before any stops.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “If you are in an accident involving injury, stay in place until a police officer arrives.”
| Distance | 245 mi (394 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 19 min |
| Departments on the route | Montevideo, Canelones, Florida, Durazno, Tacuarembó |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Montevideo to Tacuarembó is like
It runs through 5 departments: Montevideo, Canelones, Florida, Durazno, Tacuarembó. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Montevideo to Tacuarembó, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–245 | 245 | Montevideo, Canelones, Florida, Durazno, Tacuarembó |
- Mile 15 of this route: Montevideo → Canelones (department line)
- Mile 42 of this route: Canelones → Florida (department line)
- Mile 108 of this route: Florida → Durazno (department line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Durazno → Tacuarembó (department line)
Places worth a stop between Montevideo and Tacuarembó
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Colegio Pío museum (mile 11), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 30), Piedra Alta (mile 62), Cathedral of Florida (mile 62), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 117)
- Nature and outdoors: Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 219)
- Museums and history: Peñarol station museum (mile 9), Colegio Pío museum (mile 11), La Pilarica (mile 16), Museo Julio Sosa (mile 17), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 30), Piedra Alta (mile 62), Cathedral of Florida (mile 62), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 117)
Peñarol station museum
Set inside the railway station of Montevideo's Peñarol neighborhood, the Peñarol station museum traces the history of the railroad and of the neighborhood itself.
Colegio Pío museum
The Colegio Pío IX runs three museums, with spaces devoted to history, the natural sciences and scientific observation.
La Pilarica
La Pilarica is a heritage building in Las Piedras, in Canelones Department, that now serves as a museum and cultural center.
Museo Julio Sosa
Museo Julio Sosa is a cultural space and museum that honors Julio Sosa, a leading Uruguayan tango singer who found success in Argentina.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Construction of Canelones' Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe began in 1816; the church became a cathedral in 1961 and Uruguay's national shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2020.
Piedra Alta
On the banks of the Santa Lucía Chico River outside the city of Florida, Piedra Alta is a rock formation of historic importance that appears on the department's coat of arms and flag.
Cathedral of Florida
Florida's cathedral basilica is also Uruguay's national shrine of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, the country's patroness, and keeps the original image; look for its bronze door by sculptor José Belloni and his son Stelio, stained glass and domes.
Casa de Rivera, Durazno
Facing Plaza Independencia in Durazno, the Casa de Fructuoso Rivera (Casa de Rivera) is one of the town's main heritage sites and now houses the department's historical museum.
Chorro de Agua Fría
In Uruguay's Tacuarembó Department, Chorro de Agua Fría is a waterfall that drops roughly 14 meters, the highest uninterrupted fall in the country.
Once you reach Tacuarembó
Museo del Deporte
Located in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay, the Museo del Deporte preserves and shares the sports history of the Tacuarembó department.
Museo de Geociencias
Museo del Indio y del Gaucho Washington Escobar
The Museo del Indio y del Gaucho, a museum of the Indigenous people and the gaucho, is located in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
More drives to Tacuarembó
- Maldonado to Tacuarembó
- Buenos Aires to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
- Santa Fe to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
- Paraná to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
- La Plata to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
From Montevideo to other places in Uruguay
- Montevideo to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Montevideo to Piriápolis
- Montevideo to Florida, Uruguay
- Montevideo to Minas
- Montevideo to Conchillas
- Montevideo to Mercedes, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Montevideo to Tacuarembó?
About 5 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 245 miles.
How far is Tacuarembó from Montevideo by car?
About 245 miles (394 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 Montevideo to Tacuarembó 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 Montevideo to Tacuarembó?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (cathedral, mile 30, 0.6 mi from the route); Piedra Alta (historic site, mile 62, 0.4 mi from the route); Casa de Rivera, Durazno (historic house museum, mile 117, 0.3 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.