The Wayro route from Rivera to Chuí, Brazil is 370 miles (595 km), about 8 h 22 min of driving without stops. You cross from Uruguay into Brazil at about mile 2.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Uruguay, Brazil. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “If you are in an accident involving injury, stay in place until a police officer arrives.”
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 370 mi (595 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-158 → BR-293 → BR-392 → BR-471 |
| Border crossing | about mile 2, Uruguay → Brazil |
| Regions on the route | Rivera, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Getting across the Uruguay–Brazil border
The route crosses at about mile 2, from Rivera into Rio Grande do Sul. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Rivera to Chuí is like
BR-293 (185 mi) and BR-471 (135 mi) carry about 86% of the 370 miles. The first 2 miles are in Uruguay; the last 368 are in Brazil. It runs through 2 regions: Rivera, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Rivera to Chuí: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rivera |
| BR-158 | 1–24 | 23 | Rivera, Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-293 | 24–209 | 185 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 209–235 | 26 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 235–370 | 135 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 2 of this route: Rivera → Rio Grande do Sul (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Rivera and Chuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ponte do Império (mile 179)
- Museums and history: Museu da Gravura Brasileira (mile 99), Palacete Pedro Osório (mile 100), Ponte do Império (mile 179), Catedral São Francisco de Paula (mile 213)
Museu da Gravura Brasileira
Founded in 1977, the Museu da Gravura Brasileira is an art museum in Bagé that keeps works by local, Brazilian and international artists.
Palacete Pedro Osório
Palacete Pedro Osório is a building in Bagé, in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, listed as protected heritage by IPHAE.
Ponte do Império
Ponte do Império is a bridge in Piratini, on the boundary with Cerrito in Rio Grande do Sul, built between 1868 and 1870 by contractor Hygino Corrêa Durão.
Catedral São Francisco de Paula
Seat of the Archdiocese of Pelotas, the Catedral Metropolitana de Pelotas is a Catholic church in Rio Grande do Sul dedicated to Saint Francis of Paola.
More drives to Chuí
- Bagé to Chuí
- Porto Alegre to Chuí
- São Leopoldo to Chuí
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Chuí
- Novo Hamburgo to Chuí
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Chuí
More drives from Rivera
- Rivera to Paysandú
- Rivera to Mercedes, Uruguay
- Rivera to Carmelo
- Rivera to Colonia del Sacramento
- Rivera to Nueva Helvecia
- Rivera to Veinticinco de Agosto
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rivera to Chuí, Brazil?
About 8 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 370 miles.
How far is Chuí, Brazil from Rivera by car?
About 370 miles (595 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 Rivera to Chuí drive cross the border?
At about mile 2, from Uruguay into Brazil.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Rivera into Brazil?
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. If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 06, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Rivera to Chuí, Brazil?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Rivera to Chuí?
In order: BR-158, BR-293, BR-392 and BR-471. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rivera and Chuí?
Closest to the road: Museu da Gravura Brasileira (museum, mile 99, 2 mi from the route); Ponte do Império (historic bridge, mile 179, 0.1 mi from the route); Catedral São Francisco de Paula (cathedral, mile 213, 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.