Paraná to Veinticinco de Agosto, Uruguay is about 360 road miles (580 km): roughly 7 h 35 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 201, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
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 should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
- Uruguay: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Distance | 360 mi (580 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN12 → RP39 → RP20 → RN136 |
| Border crossing | about mile 201, Argentina → Uruguay (the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Entre Ríos, Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia, San José, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Getting across the Argentina–Uruguay border
The route crosses at about mile 201, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge, from Entre Ríos into Río Negro. 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.
The Paraná–Veinticinco de Agosto drive in a few lines
RN12 (93 mi) and RP20 (55 mi) carry about 41% of the 360 miles. The first 201 miles are in Argentina; the last 159 are in Uruguay. It runs through 6 regions: Entre Ríos, Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia, San José, Florida. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Paraná to Veinticinco de Agosto
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 4–97 | 93 | Entre Ríos |
| RP39 | 97–123 | 26 | Entre Ríos |
| RP20 | 123–178 | 55 | Entre Ríos |
| RN136 | 178–198 | 20 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 198–201 | 3 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 201–297 | 96 | Río Negro, Soriano |
| connecting roads | 297–298 | 1 | Soriano |
| local roads | 298–334 | 36 | Colonia, San José |
| connecting roads | 334–337 | 3 | San José |
| local roads | 337–360 | 23 | San José |
- Mile 201 of this route: Entre Ríos → Río Negro (international border)
- Mile 216 of this route: Río Negro → Soriano (region line)
- Mile 298 of this route: Soriano → Colonia (region line)
- Mile 315 of this route: Colonia → San José (region line)
- Mile 360 of this route: San José → Florida (region line)
Places worth a stop between Paraná and Veinticinco de Agosto
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 335)
- Museums and history: Gualeguaychú Cathedral (mile 179), Alejandro Berro Paleontology Museum (mile 215), Calera Real del Dacá (mile 218), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 335)
Gualeguaychú Cathedral
In Gualeguaychú, Argentina, the Roman Catholic diocese has its cathedral church at St. Joseph's, also known as Gualeguaychú Cathedral.
Frigorífico Anglo del Uruguay
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape inscribed in 2015, the old Anglo meatpacking plant stands on the Uruguay River at Fray Bentos, where frozen meat shipments began in 1924.
Alejandro Berro Paleontology Museum
In a 19th-century building in Mercedes' Parque Castillo Mauá, this paleontology museum opened in 1946 around the collection of naturalist Alejandro Berro; a well-preserved glyptodon shell found on a nearby riverbank is a highlight.
Calera Real del Dacá
On the eastern edge of Mercedes beside the Dacá stream, the ruins of the Calera Real lime works date to 1722 and are considered the region's first industrial site; recent works added visitor circuits, lighting and interpretive signs.
Cathedral of San José de Mayo
The main Catholic church of San José de Mayo, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph has been the diocesan seat since 1955, a minor basilica since 1957 and Uruguay's national shrine of Saint Joseph.
More drives to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Colonia del Sacramento to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Carmelo to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Paysandú to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Tacuarembó to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Salto to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Rivera to Veinticinco de Agosto
More drives from Paraná
- Paraná to San Nicolás de los Arroyos
- Paraná to Pergamino
- Paraná to Arrecifes
- Paraná to San Antonio de Areco
- Paraná to Luján
- Paraná to Tigre
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Paraná to Veinticinco de Agosto, Uruguay?
About 7 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 360 miles.
How far is Veinticinco de Agosto, Uruguay from Paraná by car?
About 360 miles (580 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 Paraná to Veinticinco de Agosto drive cross the border?
At about mile 201, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Paraná 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 Paraná to Veinticinco de Agosto 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.
Which highways go from Paraná to Veinticinco de Agosto?
In order: RN12, RP39, RP20 and RN136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paraná and Veinticinco de Agosto?
Closest to the road: Gualeguaychú Cathedral (cathedral, mile 179, 1 mi from the route); Calera Real del Dacá (ruins, mile 218, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral of San José de Mayo (cathedral, mile 335, 0.9 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.