Rivera to Tigre, Argentina is about 406 road miles (654 km): roughly 8 h 23 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Uruguay into Argentina at about mile 216, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
Full advisory: Uruguay, Argentina. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance | 406 mi (654 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN135 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → RP24 |
| Border crossing | about mile 216, Uruguay → Argentina (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Rivera, Tacuarembó, Paysandú, Salto, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Getting across the Uruguay–Argentina border
The route crosses at about mile 216, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge, from Paysandú into Entre Ríos. 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 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. |
| 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, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Rivera to Tigre is like
RN14 (94 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 35% of the 406 miles. The first 216 miles are in Uruguay; the last 190 are in Argentina. It runs through 6 regions: Rivera, Tacuarembó, Paysandú, Salto, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Rivera to Tigre, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–69 | 69 | Rivera, Tacuarembó |
| connecting roads | 69–71 | 2 | Tacuarembó |
| local roads | 71–217 | 146 | Tacuarembó, Paysandú, Salto, Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 217–225 | 8 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 225–319 | 94 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 319–366 | 47 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 366–371 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 371–399 | 28 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 399–400 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP24 | 400–405 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 405–406 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 49 of this route: Rivera → Tacuarembó (region line)
- Mile 93 of this route: Tacuarembó → Paysandú (region line)
- Mile 103 of this route: Paysandú → Salto (region line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Salto → Paysandú (region line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Paysandú → Entre Ríos (international border)
- Mile 349 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (region line)
Stops between Rivera and Tigre
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (mile 69), Museo Carlos Gardel (mile 86), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 388), Temaikèn (mile 388)
- Nature and outdoors: Pozo Hondo (mile 88), Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (mile 379), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 388)
- Museums and history: Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (mile 69), Museo Carlos Gardel (mile 86)
- With kids: Temaikèn (mile 388)
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.
Museo Carlos Gardel
Dedicated to the life and work of Carlos Gardel, this museum is in Valle Edén, Tacuarembó department, 21 kilometers from the city of Tacuarembó.
Pozo Hondo
Pozo Hondo is a waterfall in Uruguay's Tacuarembó department, located between the towns of Valle Edén and Tambores.
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (Parque Nacional Ciervo de los Pantanos) protects about 2,500 hectares of wetlands in Campana, Buenos Aires province, home to the marsh deer that gives it its name and to abundant waterbirds. It is a Ramsar Site.
Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar
Landscape engineer Yasuo Inomata designed this Japanese garden in Belén de Escobar in 1969, and the local Japanese community donated it to the city. Red, white and spotted koi swim in its 1,000-square-meter pond.
Temaikèn
Temaikèn is a zoo in Belén de Escobar, outside Buenos Aires, and the only zoo in Argentina accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
When you get to Tigre
Parque de la Costa
In Tigre, a northern suburb of Buenos Aires, Parque de la Costa is an amusement park that makes an easy break from the road.
Otamendi Belgrano Palace
At Sarmiento 1427 in San Fernando, the eclectic-style Palacio Belgrano Otamendi was the home of architect Joaquín Mariano Belgrano, who designed it himself.
Sarmiento House
In Tigre, north of Buenos Aires, the Sarmiento House is a National Historic Monument where Domingo Sarmiento, Argentina's seventh president, lived from 1855 until his death in 1888.
More drives to Tigre
- La Plata to Tigre
- Chascomús to Tigre
- Tandil to Tigre
- Mar del Plata to Tigre
- Necochea to Tigre
- Bahía Blanca to Tigre
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
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rivera to Tigre, Argentina?
About 8 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 406 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rivera to Tigre, Argentina?
About 406 miles (654 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 Tigre drive cross the border?
At about mile 216, from Uruguay into Argentina, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Rivera 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Rivera to Tigre, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Rivera to Tigre use?
In order: RN135, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9 and RP24. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rivera to Tigre?
Closest to the road: Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (museum, mile 69, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Carlos Gardel (museum, mile 86, 0.4 mi from the route); Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 388, 0.2 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.