Santa Cruz do Sul to Veinticinco de Agosto, Uruguay is about 529 road miles (852 km): roughly 11 h 33 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 239.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Total distance | 529 mi (852 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | RSC-287 → BR-158 → BR-290 |
| Border crossing | about mile 239, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Florida, Canelones, San José |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The border on the way to Veinticinco de Agosto
The route crosses at about mile 239, from Rio Grande do Sul into Rivera. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| 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, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
Driving Santa Cruz do Sul to Veinticinco de Agosto: the shape of the trip
BR-158 (134 mi) and RSC-287 (79 mi) carry about 40% of the 529 miles. The first 239 miles are in Brazil; the last 290 are in Uruguay. It runs through 7 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Florida, Canelones, San José. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Santa Cruz do Sul to Veinticinco de Agosto
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-287 | 3–82 | 79 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 82–87 | 5 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 87–91 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 91–162 | 71 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 162–176 | 14 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 176–239 | 63 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 239–240 | 1 | Rivera |
| local roads | 240–529 | 289 | Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno, Florida, Canelones, San José |
- Mile 239 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Rivera (international border)
- Mile 289 of this route: Rivera → Tacuarembó (region line)
- Mile 398 of this route: Tacuarembó → Durazno (region line)
- Mile 446 of this route: Durazno → Florida (region line)
- Mile 512 of this route: Florida → Canelones (region line)
- Mile 524 of this route: Canelones → San José (region line)
- Mile 529 of this route: San José → Florida (region line)
Stops between Santa Cruz do Sul and Veinticinco de Agosto
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 88), Theatro Treze de Maio (mile 88), Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (mile 309), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 437), Cathedral of Florida (mile 492), Piedra Alta (mile 492)
- Museums and history: Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum (mile 25), Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 88), Museo de Artes Visuales de Tacuarembó (mile 309), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 437), Cathedral of Florida (mile 492), Piedra Alta (mile 492)
Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum
In the town of Candelária, Rio Grande do Sul, the Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum is part of the Paleorrota Geopark and offers information about the region.
Aqueduto de Candelária
In Candelária, Rio Grande do Sul, the Aqueduto de Candelária stands in the Linha Curitiba area. It was commissioned by João Kochenborger, one of the first German immigrants to reach the municipality, in 1862.
Educational Museum Gama D'Eça
The Gama D'Eça Educational Museum sits at Rua do Acampamento 81 in central Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul.
Theatro Treze de Maio
Facing Praça Saldanha Marinho in central Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, the Theatro Treze de Maio is a theater protected as a municipal heritage property.
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.
Casa de Rivera, Durazno
Facing Plaza Independencia in Durazno, the Casa de Fructuoso Rivera (Casa de Rivera) is one of the town's main heritage sites and now houses the department's historical museum.
Cathedral of Florida
Florida's cathedral basilica is also Uruguay's national shrine of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, the country's patroness, and keeps the original image; look for its bronze door by sculptor José Belloni and his son Stelio, stained glass and domes.
Piedra Alta
On the banks of the Santa Lucía Chico River outside the city of Florida, Piedra Alta is a rock formation of historic importance that appears on the department's coat of arms and flag.
More drives to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Colonia del Sacramento to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Carmelo to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Paysandú to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Tacuarembó to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Salto to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Rivera to Veinticinco de Agosto
More drives from Santa Cruz do Sul
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Guaíra
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Tubarão
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Santana do Livramento
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Chuí
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Salto, Uruguay
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Maldonado, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Santa Cruz do Sul to Veinticinco de Agosto, Uruguay?
About 11 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 529 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santa Cruz do Sul to Veinticinco de Agosto, Uruguay?
About 529 miles (852 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 Santa Cruz do Sul to Veinticinco de Agosto drive cross the border?
At about mile 239, from Brazil into Uruguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Santa Cruz do Sul into Uruguay?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You can drive on your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 13, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Santa Cruz do Sul to Veinticinco de Agosto drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Santa Cruz do Sul to Veinticinco de Agosto use?
In order: RSC-287, BR-158 and BR-290. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Santa Cruz do Sul and Veinticinco de Agosto?
Closest to the road: Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (didactic museum, mile 88, 0.4 mi from the route); Theatro Treze de Maio (theater, mile 88, 0.4 mi from the route); Casa de Rivera, Durazno (historic house museum, mile 437, 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.