The Wayro route from Passo Fundo to Punta del Diablo, Uruguay is 492 miles (792 km), about 10 h 58 min of driving without stops. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 465.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Total distance | 492 mi (792 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | RSC-153 → BR-153 → ERS-412 → BR-471 → RSC-471 → BR-392 |
| Border crossing | about mile 465, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Rocha |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Crossing from Brazil into Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 465, from Rio Grande do Sul into Rocha. 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 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. |
| 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, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
How the Passo Fundo to Punta del Diablo drive plays out
BR-471 (164 mi) and RSC-153 (99 mi) carry about 53% of the 492 miles. The first 465 miles are in Brazil; the last 27 are in Uruguay. It runs through 2 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Rocha. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Passo Fundo to Punta del Diablo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 2–27 | 25 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-153 | 27–45 | 18 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 45–48 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 48–122 | 74 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-412 | 122–135 | 13 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 135–162 | 27 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-471 | 162–250 | 88 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 250–251 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 251–327 | 76 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 327–464 | 137 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 464–492 | 28 | Rio Grande do Sul, Rocha |
- Mile 465 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Rocha (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Passo Fundo and Punta del Diablo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (mile 148)
- Museums and history: Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (mile 148), Catedral São Francisco de Paula (mile 304)
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Rio Pardo's mother church, Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário, was begun in 1791 in late Baroque style to a design by Francisco João Roscio, on the site of an earlier chapel.
Catedral São Francisco de Paula
Seat of the Archdiocese of Pelotas, the Catedral Metropolitana de Pelotas is a Catholic church in Rio Grande do Sul dedicated to Saint Francis of Paola.
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.
Once you reach Punta del Diablo
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 Punta del Diablo
- La Paloma to Punta del Diablo
- Nueva Helvecia to Punta del Diablo
- Colonia del Sacramento to Punta del Diablo
- Tacuarembó to Punta del Diablo
- Rivera to Punta del Diablo
- Salto to Punta del Diablo
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 Concordia, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Passo Fundo to Punta del Diablo, Uruguay?
About 10 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 492 miles.
What is the driving distance from Passo Fundo to Punta del Diablo, Uruguay?
About 492 miles (792 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 Punta del Diablo drive cross the border?
At about mile 465, from Brazil into Uruguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Passo Fundo 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 Passo Fundo to Punta del Diablo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Passo Fundo to Punta del Diablo?
In order: RSC-153, BR-153, ERS-412, BR-471, RSC-471 and BR-392. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Passo Fundo and Punta del Diablo?
Closest to the road: Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (church, mile 148, 0.6 mi from the route); Catedral São Francisco de Paula (cathedral, mile 304, 1 mi from the route); Parque Nacional Laguna Negra (nature area, mile 485, 4 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.