Plan on about 10 h 36 min of driving for the 461-mile (742 km) trip from Passo Fundo to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay, before any stops. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 357.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
- Uruguay: “If you are in an accident involving injury, stay in place until a police officer arrives.”
| Distance by road | 461 mi (742 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | RSC-153 → BR-153 → ERS-412 → BR-471 → BR-290 |
| Border crossing | about mile 357, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 357, from Rio Grande do Sul into Cerro Largo. 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.
The Passo Fundo–Treinta y Tres drive in a few lines
BR-153 (147 mi) and RSC-153 (99 mi) carry about 53% of the 461 miles. The first 357 miles are in Brazil; the last 104 are in Uruguay. It runs through 3 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Passo Fundo to Treinta y Tres: the road sequence
| 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 |
| BR-290 | 162–225 | 63 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-153 | 225–354 | 129 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 354–461 | 107 | Rio Grande do Sul, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres |
- Mile 357 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Cerro Largo (international border)
- Mile 423 of this route: Cerro Largo → Treinta y Tres (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Treinta y Tres
- 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), Dom Diogo de Souza Museum (mile 318), Cathedral of Melo (mile 390), Regional History Museum of Melo (mile 390)
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.
Dom Diogo de Souza Museum
Founded in 1956 by historian Tarcísio Taborda, Bagé's Dom Diogo de Souza Museum has been housed since 1975 in the Portuguese Beneficence Society building.
Cathedral of Melo
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar and St. Raphael is the main Roman Catholic church in the city of Melo, Uruguay.
Regional History Museum of Melo
Founded on June 27, 1976, Melo's municipal history museum displays archaeological pieces and historical items from the region and hosts temporary exhibitions and talks.
In Treinta y Tres itself
Museo Agustín Araújo
Treinta y Tres's departmental fine arts museum, the Museo Agustín Araújo is a public museum in the city of Treinta y Tres, Uruguay.
More drives to Treinta y Tres
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- Colonia del Sacramento to Treinta y Tres
- Salto to Treinta y Tres
- Fray Bentos to Treinta y Tres
- Buenos Aires to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay
More drives from Passo Fundo
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- Passo Fundo to Rio Grande
- Passo Fundo to Uruguaiana
- Passo Fundo to Concordia, Argentina
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Passo Fundo to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay?
About 10 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 461 miles.
What is the driving distance from Passo Fundo to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay?
About 461 miles (742 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 Treinta y Tres drive cross the border?
At about mile 357, 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 Treinta y Tres, 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 Treinta y Tres use?
In order: RSC-153, BR-153, ERS-412, BR-471 and BR-290. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Passo Fundo to Treinta y Tres?
Closest to the road: Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (church, mile 148, 0.6 mi from the route); Regional History Museum of Melo (museum, mile 390, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Melo (cathedral, mile 390, 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.