By road, Salto and Treinta y Tres are about 331 miles (533 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 52 min of driving.
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.”
| Distance by road | 331 mi (533 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 52 min |
| Departments on the route | Salto, Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Salto to Treinta y Tres
It runs through 4 departments: Salto, Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres. Of the 4 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Salto and Treinta y Tres
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–260 | 260 | Salto, Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo |
| connecting roads | 260–262 | 2 | Cerro Largo |
| local roads | 262–331 | 69 | Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres |
- Mile 114 of this route: Salto → Tacuarembó (department line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Tacuarembó → Cerro Largo (department line)
- Mile 293 of this route: Cerro Largo → Treinta y Tres (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Salto and Treinta y Tres
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 136), Museo de Geociencias (mile 136), Cathedral of Melo (mile 262), Regional History Museum of Melo (mile 262)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 136), Museo de Geociencias (mile 136), Cathedral of Melo (mile 262), Regional History Museum of Melo (mile 262)
Cathedral of Tacuarembó
Saint Fructuosus Cathedral is the main Catholic church of Tacuarembó, Uruguay, and has been the seat of the local diocese since 1960.
Museo de Geociencias
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.
When you get to Treinta y Tres
Museo Agustín Araújo
Treinta y Tres's departmental fine arts museum, the Museo Agustín Araújo is a public museum in the city of Treinta y Tres, Uruguay.
More drives to Treinta y Tres
- Montevideo to Treinta y Tres
- Rivera to Treinta y Tres
- Colonia del Sacramento to Treinta y Tres
- Fray Bentos to Treinta y Tres
- Buenos Aires to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Treinta y Tres, 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
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salto to Treinta y Tres?
About 8 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 331 miles.
What is the driving distance from Salto to Treinta y Tres?
About 331 miles (533 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 Treinta y Tres 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 Treinta y Tres?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Tacuarembó (cathedral, mile 136, 0.4 mi from the route); Cathedral of Melo (cathedral, mile 262, 0.2 mi from the route); Regional History Museum of Melo (museum, mile 262, 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.