Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal is about 238 road miles (383 km): roughly 5 h 27 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Distance by road | 238 mi (383 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 27 min |
| Departments on the route | Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal is like
It runs through 5 departments: Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–238 | 238 | Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno, Florida |
- Mile 28 of this route: Paysandú → Río Negro (department line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Río Negro → Flores (department line)
- Mile 135 of this route: Flores → Durazno (department line)
- Mile 148 of this route: Durazno → Florida (department line)
What to see on the way from Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 112), Cathedral of Florida (mile 193), Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 193)
- Nature and outdoors: Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 112)
- Museums and history: Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 139), Cathedral of Florida (mile 193), Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 193)
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.
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.
Cathedral of Florida
Florida's cathedral basilica is also Uruguay's national shrine of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, the country's patroness, and keeps the original image; look for its bronze door by sculptor José Belloni and his son Stelio, stained glass and domes.
Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida
This history museum is located in the central part of Florida, capital of the Uruguayan department of the same name, on Rivera street.
More drives to Alejandro Gallinal
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- Colonia del Sacramento to Alejandro Gallinal
- Carmelo to Alejandro Gallinal
- Mercedes, Uruguay to Alejandro Gallinal
- Tacuarembó to Alejandro Gallinal
- Salto to Alejandro Gallinal
From Paysandú to other places in Uruguay
- Paysandú to Bella Unión
- Paysandú to Artigas
- Paysandú to Carmelo
- Paysandú to Colonia del Sacramento
- Paysandú to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Paysandú to Fray Marcos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal?
About 5 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 238 miles.
How far is Alejandro Gallinal from Paysandú by car?
About 238 miles (383 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal?
Closest to the road: Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 112, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (museum, mile 193, 0.8 mi from the route); Cathedral of Florida (cathedral, mile 193, 0.9 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.