Plan on about 10 h 3 min of driving for the 508-mile (817 km) trip from Salto to Clorinda, Argentina, before any 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: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
| Distance | 508 mi (817 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | RNA015 → RN14 → RN119 → RN123 → RN12 → RN16 → RN11 |
| Border crossing | about mile 10, Uruguay → Argentina (Concordia–Salto) |
| Regions on the route | Salto, Entre Ríos, Corrientes, Chaco, Formosa |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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.
On the road from Salto to Clorinda
RN11 (175 mi) and RN12 (99 mi) carry about 54% of the 508 miles. The first 10 miles are in Uruguay; the last 498 are in Argentina. It runs through 5 regions: Salto, Entre Ríos, Corrientes, Chaco, Formosa. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Salto to Clorinda
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | Salto |
| RNA015 | 10–20 | 10 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 20–21 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 21–105 | 84 | Entre Ríos, Corrientes |
| connecting roads | 105–106 | 1 | Corrientes |
| RN119 | 106–173 | 67 | Corrientes |
| RN123 | 173–219 | 46 | Corrientes |
| RN12 | 219–318 | 99 | Corrientes |
| local roads | 318–322 | 4 | Corrientes |
| RN16 | 322–332 | 10 | Corrientes, Chaco |
| RN11 | 332–507 | 175 | Chaco, Formosa |
| local roads | 507–508 | 1 | Formosa |
- Mile 10 of this route: Salto → Entre Ríos (international border)
- Mile 68 of this route: Entre Ríos → Corrientes (region line)
- Mile 323 of this route: Corrientes → Chaco (region line)
- Mile 393 of this route: Chaco → Formosa (region line)
Places worth a stop between Salto and Clorinda
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Termas de Salto Grande (mile 9), Corrientes Cathedral (mile 321)
- Nature and outdoors: Termas de Salto Grande (mile 9), Iberá National Park (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Corrientes Cathedral (mile 321), Resistencia Cathedral (mile 332), Museo Ichoalay (mile 332), Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Formosa (mile 437)
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.
Iberá National Park
In the northeastern province of Corrientes, Iberá National Park borders the 5,530 square-kilometer Iberá Provincial Park to the southeast.
Corrientes Cathedral
Corrientes Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Corrientes and part of the Archdiocese of Corrientes.
Resistencia Cathedral
Also called the St. Ferdinand the King Cathedral, Resistencia Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the city of Resistencia, Argentina.
Museo Ichoalay
Founded in 1949 by two teachers, Museo Ichoalay is a regional history museum in Resistencia, housed in the building of Escuela Normal Superior No. 87.
Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Formosa
Also known as Formosa Cathedral, Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the city of Formosa and the seat of the Diocese of Formosa.
More drives to Clorinda
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 Clorinda, Argentina?
About 10 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 508 miles.
What is the driving distance from Salto to Clorinda, Argentina?
About 508 miles (817 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 Clorinda 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 Clorinda 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.
Which highways go from Salto to Clorinda?
In order: RNA015, RN14, RN119, RN123, RN12, RN16 and RN11. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Salto to Clorinda?
Closest to the road: Termas de Salto Grande (hot spring, mile 9, 0.7 mi from the route); Corrientes Cathedral (cathedral, mile 321, 0.5 mi from the route); Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Formosa (cathedral, mile 437, 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.