Plan on about 9 h 1 min of driving for the 390-mile (628 km) trip from Passo Fundo to Tacuarembó, Uruguay, before any stops. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 320.
- 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: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Distance | 390 mi (628 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | RSC-153 → ERS-223 → BR-158 → BR-290 |
| Border crossing | about mile 320, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The border on the way to Tacuarembó
The route crosses at about mile 320, from Rio Grande do Sul into Rivera. 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.
On the road from Passo Fundo to Tacuarembó
BR-158 (209 mi) and ERS-223 (61 mi) carry about 69% of the 390 miles. The first 320 miles are in Brazil; the last 70 are in Uruguay. It runs through 3 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Passo Fundo to Tacuarembó, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 2–29 | 27 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-223 | 29–90 | 61 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 90–163 | 73 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 163–171 | 8 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 171–243 | 72 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 243–256 | 13 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 256–320 | 64 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 320–321 | 1 | Rivera |
| local roads | 321–390 | 69 | Rivera, Tacuarembó |
- Mile 320 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Rivera (international border)
- Mile 370 of this route: Rivera → Tacuarembó (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Tacuarembó
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 169), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 171)
- Museums and history: Museu Erico Verissimo (mile 91), Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 169), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 171)
Museu Erico Verissimo
In Cruz Alta, the house and museum of writer Érico Veríssimo (Casa e Museu Érico Veríssimo) displays his personal belongings, books, photos, drafts and original manuscripts.
Educational Museum Gama D'Eça
The Gama D'Eça Educational Museum sits at Rua do Acampamento 81 in central Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul.
Museum Vincente Pallotti
On Avenida Presidente Vargas in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, the Vicente Pallotti Museum shares a complex with Palotina College.
When you get to Tacuarembó
Museo de Geociencias
Cathedral of Tacuarembó
Saint Fructuosus Cathedral is the main Catholic church of Tacuarembó, Uruguay, and has been the seat of the local diocese since 1960.
Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba
Reachable from Route 5 at kilometer 390, the Mauricio López Lomba reserve is a wildlife reserve in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
More drives to Tacuarembó
- Montevideo to Tacuarembó
- Maldonado to Tacuarembó
- Buenos Aires to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
- Santa Fe to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
- Paraná to Tacuarembó, Uruguay
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 Tacuarembó, Uruguay?
About 9 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 390 miles.
What is the driving distance from Passo Fundo to Tacuarembó, Uruguay?
About 390 miles (628 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 Tacuarembó drive cross the border?
At about mile 320, 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Passo Fundo to Tacuarembó, Uruguay?
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.
What roads does the drive from Passo Fundo to Tacuarembó use?
In order: RSC-153, ERS-223, BR-158 and BR-290. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Passo Fundo and Tacuarembó?
Closest to the road: Museu Erico Verissimo (museum, mile 91, 1 mi from the route); Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (didactic museum, mile 169, 0.2 mi from the route); Museum Vincente Pallotti (museum, mile 171, 0.1 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.