Salto to Río Branco is about 318 road miles (511 km): roughly 8 h 29 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Total distance | 318 mi (511 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 29 min |
| Departments on the route | Salto, Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Salto to Río Branco
It runs through 3 departments: Salto, Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Salto to Río Branco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–263 | 263 | Salto, Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo |
| connecting roads | 263–264 | 1 | Cerro Largo |
| local roads | 264–318 | 54 | Cerro Largo |
- Mile 114 of this route: Salto → Tacuarembó (department line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Tacuarembó → Cerro Largo (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Río Branco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (mile 136), Cathedral of Melo (mile 260), Regional History Museum of Melo (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (mile 136), Cathedral of Melo (mile 260), Regional History Museum of Melo (mile 260)
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.
Cathedral of Melo
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar and St. Raphael is the main Roman Catholic church in the city of Melo, Uruguay.
Regional History Museum of Melo
Founded on June 27, 1976, Melo's municipal history museum displays archaeological pieces and historical items from the region and hosts temporary exhibitions and talks.
More drives to Río Branco
- Rivera to Río Branco
- Montevideo to Río Branco
- Paysandú to Río Branco
- Mercedes, Uruguay to Río Branco
- Fray Bentos to Río Branco
- Buenos Aires to Río Branco, Uruguay
From Salto to other places in Uruguay
- 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 Río Branco?
About 8 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 318 miles.
How far is Río Branco from Salto by car?
About 318 miles (511 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Salto to Río Branco drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Salto and Río Branco?
Closest to the road: Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (museum, mile 136, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral of Melo (cathedral, mile 260, 0.7 mi from the route); Regional History Museum of Melo (museum, mile 260, 0.7 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.