The Wayro route from Salto to Capilla del Monte, Argentina is 481 miles (774 km), about 10 h 5 min of driving without stops. You cross from Uruguay into Argentina at about mile 10, at Concordia–Salto.
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 should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Total distance | 481 mi (774 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | RNA015 → RN14 → RN18 → Ruta Nacional 18 → RN168 → AP01 → RN19 → RNA019 → RPE53 → RP371 → RPE98 → RPE57 → RN38 |
| Border crossing | about mile 10, Uruguay → Argentina (Concordia–Salto) |
| Regions on the route | Salto, Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Córdoba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The border on the way to Capilla del Monte
The route crosses at about mile 10, at Concordia–Salto, from Salto 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.
On the road from Salto to Capilla del Monte
RN19 (209 mi) and RN18 (103 mi) carry about 65% of the 481 miles. The first 10 miles are in Uruguay; the last 471 are in Argentina. It runs through 4 regions: Salto, Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Córdoba. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Salto to Capilla del Monte
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | Salto |
| RNA015 | 10–21 | 11 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 21–39 | 18 | Entre Ríos |
| RN18 | 39–53 | 14 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 53–66 | 13 | Entre Ríos |
| RN18 | 66–76 | 10 | Entre Ríos |
| Ruta Nacional 18 | 76–101 | 25 | Entre Ríos |
| RN18 | 101–180 | 79 | Entre Ríos |
| RN168 | 180–202 | 22 | Entre Ríos, Santa Fe |
| connecting roads | 202–204 | 2 | Santa Fe |
| AP01 | 204–211 | 7 | Santa Fe |
| RN19 | 211–420 | 209 | Santa Fe, Córdoba |
| connecting roads | 420–421 | 1 | Córdoba |
| RNA019 | 421–426 | 5 | Córdoba |
| connecting roads | 426–427 | 1 | Córdoba |
| RPE53 | 427–442 | 15 | Córdoba |
| RP371 | 442–446 | 4 | Córdoba |
| RPE98 | 446–455 | 9 | Córdoba |
| RPE57 | 455–460 | 5 | Córdoba |
| connecting roads | 460–462 | 2 | Córdoba |
| RN38 | 462–480 | 18 | Córdoba |
| local roads | 480–481 | 1 | Córdoba |
- Mile 10 of this route: Salto → Entre Ríos (international border)
- Mile 190 of this route: Entre Ríos → Santa Fe (region line)
- Mile 289 of this route: Santa Fe → Córdoba (region line)
What to see on the way from Salto to Capilla del Monte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Termas de Salto Grande (mile 9), Museo Nacional del Arroz (mile 60), Eden Hotel (mile 460)
- Nature and outdoors: Termas de Salto Grande (mile 9)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional del Arroz (mile 60), Paraná Cathedral (mile 188), All Saints Cathedral, Santa Fe (mile 203), Museum of Arts and Crafts Enrique Estrada Bello (mile 209), Eden Hotel (mile 460)
Termas de Salto Grande
On the Uruguayan shore of the Salto Grande dam's lake in Salto department, Termas de Salto Grande is a hot spring complex.
Museo Nacional del Arroz
Opened in 2007 in San Salvador, Entre Ríos, Museo Nacional del Arroz is a rice museum housed in the former local police station, an Italianate building put up in 1929.
Paraná Cathedral
Paraná Cathedral, formally Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, is the main Catholic church of Paraná in Entre Ríos Province. It faces the 1 de Mayo Square on San Francisco street, between Urquiza and 25 de Mayo.
All Saints Cathedral, Santa Fe
On Brigadier Estanislao López street in Santa Fe, All Saints Cathedral is the city's main Catholic church and has been the mother church of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz since 1934.
Museum of Arts and Crafts Enrique Estrada Bello
Opened in August 1969, this fine arts museum in Santo Tomé shares the Casa de los Museos with the Andrés Atilio Roverano History Museum and Municipal Archive.
Eden Hotel
In La Falda, about 45 km from the Cabildo de Córdoba, the Eden Hotel is a former hotel that is now a historic site.
More drives to Capilla del Monte
- Córdoba, Argentina to Capilla del Monte
- Paraná to Capilla del Monte
- Rosario, Argentina to Capilla del Monte
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Capilla del Monte
- Pergamino to Capilla del Monte
- Arrecifes to Capilla del Monte
More drives from Salto
- Salto to Mercedes, Uruguay
- Salto to Carmelo
- Salto to Colonia del Sacramento
- Salto to Nueva Helvecia
- Salto to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Salto to Fray Marcos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Salto to Capilla del Monte, Argentina?
About 10 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 481 miles.
What is the driving distance from Salto to Capilla del Monte, Argentina?
About 481 miles (774 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 Salto to Capilla del Monte drive cross the border?
At about mile 10, from Uruguay into Argentina, at Concordia–Salto.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Salto 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 Salto to Capilla del Monte drive?
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 Salto to Capilla del Monte use?
In order: RNA015, RN14, RN18, Ruta Nacional 18, RN168, AP01, RN19, RNA019, RPE53, RP371, RPE98, RPE57 and RN38. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Salto and Capilla del Monte?
Closest to the road: Termas de Salto Grande (hot spring, mile 9, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Nacional del Arroz (museum, mile 60, 0.1 mi from the route); Eden Hotel (museum, mile 460, 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.