The Wayro route from Salto to Cariló, Argentina is 514 miles (828 km), about 9 h 35 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: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Total distance | 514 mi (828 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | RNA015 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RNA004 → RP2 → RP63 → RP11 → RP56 → RP74 |
| Border crossing | about mile 10, Uruguay → Argentina (Concordia–Salto) |
| Regions on the route | Salto, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Getting across the Uruguay–Argentina border
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.
The Salto–Cariló drive in a few lines
RN14 (166 mi) and RP2 (103 mi) carry about 52% of the 514 miles. The first 10 miles are in Uruguay; the last 504 are in Argentina. It runs through 4 regions: Salto, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Salto and Cariló
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | Salto |
| RNA015 | 10–21 | 11 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 21–187 | 166 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 187–234 | 47 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 234–239 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 239–279 | 40 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 279–281 | 2 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 281–288 | 7 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 288–291 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 291–308 | 17 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| RNA004 | 308–317 | 9 | Buenos Aires |
| RP2 | 317–420 | 103 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 420–421 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP63 | 421–439 | 18 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 439–454 | 15 | Buenos Aires |
| RP56 | 454–493 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| RP74 | 493–508 | 15 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 508–511 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 511–514 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 10 of this route: Salto → Entre Ríos (international border)
- Mile 218 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 279 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 296 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
What to see on the way from Salto to Cariló
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Termas de Salto Grande (mile 9), El Palmar National Park (mile 64), ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (mile 281), Teatro General San Martín (mile 288), Illuminated Block (mile 289), Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 292)
- Nature and outdoors: Termas de Salto Grande (mile 9), El Palmar National Park (mile 64)
- Museums and history: Museo Histórico Cornelio de Saavedra (mile 279), ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (mile 281), Our Lady of Narek Cathedral, Buenos Aires (mile 285), Illuminated Block (mile 289), Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 292)
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.
El Palmar National Park
Set off National Route 14 in Entre Ríos, between Colón and Concordia, El Palmar National Park protects groves of yatay palms along with gallery forest, savanna and grassland.
Museo Histórico Cornelio de Saavedra
Inside Parque General Paz on Avenida Crisólogo Larralde, the Cornelio de Saavedra Historical Museum is a history museum of the City of Buenos Aires.
ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination
Set in Buenos Aires on the former Navy Mechanics School grounds, one of the largest clandestine detention, torture and extermination centers of the last dictatorship, this site museum was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2023.
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
An equestrian statue of Italian military and political figure Giuseppe Garibaldi, this monument stands on Plaza Italia in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
Our Lady of Narek Cathedral, Buenos Aires
On Charcas Street in Buenos Aires, the Armenian Cathedral of Our Lady of Narek is an Armenian Catholic church following the Armenian rite in full communion with the Pope.
Teatro General San Martín
On Corrientes Avenue next to the cultural center of the same name, Teatro General San Martín is a public theater with stages for plays and film plus art exhibitions.
Illuminated Block
The Illuminated Block (Manzana de las Luces) is a historical landmark in the Monserrat neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Museo de la Pasión Boquense
Football fans can dig into the history and personalities of Club Atlético Boca Juniors at the Museo de la Pasión Boquense, a themed soccer museum devoted to the club.
More drives to Cariló
- Necochea to Cariló
- Balneario El Cóndor to Cariló
- Tigre to Cariló
- Arrecifes to Cariló
- Martínez to Cariló
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Cariló
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 is the drive from Salto to Cariló, Argentina?
About 9 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 514 miles.
What is the driving distance from Salto to Cariló, Argentina?
About 514 miles (828 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 Cariló 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Salto to Cariló, 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 Salto to Cariló use?
In order: RNA015, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9, AV1-N, RN1, RNA004, RP2, RP63, RP11, RP56 and RP74. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Salto and Cariló?
Closest to the road: El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 64, 0.1 mi from the route); ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (museum, mile 281, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro General San Martín (arts center, mile 288, 0.4 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.