By road, Passo Fundo and Concordia, Argentina are about 510 miles (820 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 58 min of driving. You cross from Brazil into Argentina at about mile 349, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Brazil, Argentina. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
| Distance by road | 510 mi (820 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | ERS-324 → BR-285 → BR-472 → RN117 → RN14 → RPA05 |
| Border crossing | about mile 349, Brazil → Argentina (Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana) |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Argentina
The route crosses at about mile 349, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana, from Rio Grande do Sul into Corrientes. 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 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. |
| 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, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
On the road from Passo Fundo to Concordia
BR-285 (225 mi) and RN14 (146 mi) carry about 73% of the 510 miles. The first 349 miles are in Brazil; the last 161 are in Argentina. It runs through 3 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes, Entre Ríos. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Passo Fundo to Concordia
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-324 | 2–6 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-285 | 6–103 | 97 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 103–106 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 106–107 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-285 | 107–235 | 128 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-472 | 235–345 | 110 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 345–349 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RN117 | 349–357 | 8 | Corrientes |
| RN14 | 357–503 | 146 | Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| RPA05 | 503–508 | 5 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 508–510 | 2 | Entre Ríos |
- Mile 349 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Corrientes (international border)
- Mile 450 of this route: Corrientes → Entre Ríos (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Concordia
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana (mile 348)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Senador Pinheiro Machado (mile 170), João Goulart's House (mile 237), St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana (mile 348)
Museu Municipal Senador Pinheiro Machado
In São Luiz Gonzaga, this municipal museum occupies the house where Senator José Gomes Pinheiro Machado lived after returning from law school in São Paulo.
João Goulart's House
João Goulart's House in São Borja, Rio Grande do Sul, is a 1927 house where the former Brazilian president lived during his childhood and youth.
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.
In Concordia itself
Jardín botánico Ca´a Porâ
Known since 2006 as the Aníbal Oscar Carnevalini Botanical Garden, Ca'a Porâ is an 8-hectare botanical garden in Concordia, Entre Ríos Province.
More drives to Concordia
- Santa Fe to Concordia
- Rosario, Argentina to Concordia
- Buenos Aires to Concordia
- La Plata to Concordia
- Mar del Plata to Concordia
- Córdoba, Argentina to Concordia
More drives from Passo Fundo
- Passo Fundo to Itanhaém
- Passo Fundo to Camboriú
- Passo Fundo to Santana do Livramento
- Passo Fundo to Rio Grande
- Passo Fundo to Uruguaiana
- Passo Fundo to Rivera, Uruguay
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Passo Fundo to Concordia, Argentina?
About 10 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 510 miles.
How far is Concordia, Argentina from Passo Fundo by car?
About 510 miles (820 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 Passo Fundo to Concordia drive cross the border?
At about mile 349, from Brazil into Argentina, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Passo Fundo 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 Passo Fundo to Concordia, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Passo Fundo to Concordia use?
In order: ERS-324, BR-285, BR-472, RN117, RN14 and RPA05. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Passo Fundo and Concordia?
Closest to the road: Museu Municipal Senador Pinheiro Machado (museum, mile 170, 1 mi from the route); João Goulart's House (museum, mile 237, 2 mi from the route); St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana (cathedral, mile 348, 0.7 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.