Passo Fundo to Trinidad, Uruguay is about 543 road miles (874 km): roughly 12 h 18 min at the wheel if you don't stop. 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: “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.”
| Total distance | 543 mi (874 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 18 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, Durazno, Flores |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Uruguay
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.
Driving Passo Fundo to Trinidad: the shape of the trip
BR-158 (209 mi) and ERS-223 (61 mi) carry about 50% of the 543 miles. The first 320 miles are in Brazil; the last 223 are in Uruguay. It runs through 5 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Flores. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Passo Fundo to Trinidad
| 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 | 321–517 | 196 | Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno |
| connecting roads | 517–520 | 3 | Durazno |
| local roads | 520–543 | 23 | Durazno, Flores |
- Mile 320 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Rivera (international border)
- Mile 369 of this route: Rivera → Tacuarembó (region line)
- Mile 478 of this route: Tacuarembó → Durazno (region line)
- Mile 522 of this route: Durazno → Flores (region line)
Places worth a stop between Passo Fundo and Trinidad
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Theatro Treze de Maio (mile 169), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 171), Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 389), Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (mile 389), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 518)
- Nature and outdoors: Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 414)
- Museums and history: Museu Erico Verissimo (mile 91), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 171), Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 389), Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (mile 389), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 518)
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.
Theatro Treze de Maio
Facing Praça Saldanha Marinho in central Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, the Theatro Treze de Maio is a theater protected as a municipal heritage property.
Museum Vincente Pallotti
On Avenida Presidente Vargas in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, the Vicente Pallotti Museum shares a complex with Palotina College.
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.
Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó
The Museum of Visual Arts of Tacuarembó (Museo de Artes Visuales) is a museum in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
Chorro de Agua Fría
In Uruguay's Tacuarembó Department, Chorro de Agua Fría is a waterfall that drops roughly 14 meters, the highest uninterrupted fall in the country.
Casa de Rivera, Durazno
Facing Plaza Independencia in Durazno, the Casa de Fructuoso Rivera (Casa de Rivera) is one of the town's main heritage sites and now houses the department's historical museum.
When you get to Trinidad
Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice
Off Route 3 near Trinidad, the Dr. Rodolfo Tálice Ecopark (Reserva de Flora y Fauna Dr. Rodolfo Talice) is a fenced wildlife reserve where axis deer, greater rheas and pampas deer roam free alongside other species.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Passo Fundo to Trinidad, Uruguay?
About 12 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 543 miles.
How far is Trinidad, Uruguay from Passo Fundo by car?
About 543 miles (874 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 Trinidad 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 Trinidad, 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 Trinidad 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 Trinidad?
Closest to the road: Theatro Treze de Maio (theater, mile 169, 0.2 mi from the route); Museum Vincente Pallotti (museum, mile 171, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa de Rivera, Durazno (historic house museum, mile 518, 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.