Porto Alegre to Concordia, Argentina is about 556 road miles (894 km): roughly 11 h 23 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Brazil into Argentina at about mile 394, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil, Argentina. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Distance by road | 556 mi (894 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-290 → RN117 → RN14 → RPA05 |
| Border crossing | about mile 394, Brazil → Argentina (Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana) |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Getting across the Brazil–Argentina border
The route crosses at about mile 394, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana, from Rio Grande do Sul into Corrientes. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
On the road from Porto Alegre to Concordia
BR-290 (381 mi) and RN14 (146 mi) carry about 95% of the 556 miles. The first 394 miles are in Brazil; the last 162 are in Argentina. It runs through 3 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes, Entre Ríos. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Porto Alegre to Concordia
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 4–14 | 10 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 14–395 | 381 | Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes |
| RN117 | 395–403 | 8 | Corrientes |
| RN14 | 403–549 | 146 | Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| RPA05 | 549–554 | 5 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 554–556 | 2 | Entre Ríos |
- Mile 394 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Corrientes (international border)
- Mile 496 of this route: Corrientes → Entre Ríos (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Porto Alegre and Concordia
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Carvão (mile 38), St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana (mile 393)
- Nature and outdoors: Jacuí Delta State Park (mile 11)
- Museums and history: Museu do Carvão (mile 38), St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana (mile 393)
Jacuí Delta State Park
Created in 1976, Jacuí Delta State Park (Parque Estadual Delta do Jacuí) protects the delta between Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul and nearby towns, where fishers from Ilha da Pintada still practice traditional fishing.
Museu do Carvão
In the town of Arroio dos Ratos, Rio Grande do Sul, the Museu do Carvão is a history museum set on Rua Professora Silvana Narvaez.
St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana
Uruguaiana's St. Ann Cathedral grew out of the parish of Santana, created in 1846 together with the town, and was built between 1861 and 1874.
In Concordia itself
Jardín botánico Ca´a Porâ
Known since 2006 as the Aníbal Oscar Carnevalini Botanical Garden, Ca'a Porâ is an 8-hectare botanical garden in Concordia, Entre Ríos Province.
More drives to Concordia
- Santa Fe to Concordia
- Rosario, Argentina to Concordia
- Buenos Aires to Concordia
- La Plata to Concordia
- Mar del Plata to Concordia
- Córdoba, Argentina to Concordia
More drives from Porto Alegre
- Porto Alegre to Bento Gonçalves
- Porto Alegre to Caxias do Sul
- Porto Alegre to Erechim
- Porto Alegre to Chapecó
- Porto Alegre to Santa Maria, Brazil
- Porto Alegre to Ponta Grossa
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Porto Alegre to Concordia, Argentina?
About 11 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 556 miles.
How far is Concordia, Argentina from Porto Alegre by car?
About 556 miles (894 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 Porto Alegre to Concordia drive cross the border?
At about mile 394, from Brazil into Argentina, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Porto Alegre into Argentina?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Porto Alegre to Concordia drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Porto Alegre to Concordia use?
In order: BR-116, BR-290, RN117, RN14 and RPA05. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Porto Alegre to Concordia?
Closest to the road: Jacuí Delta State Park (state park, mile 11, 3 mi from the route); Museu do Carvão (museum, mile 38, 0.9 mi from the route); St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana (cathedral, mile 393, 0.7 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.