The Wayro route from São Leopoldo to Uruguaiana is 408 miles (657 km), about 8 h 41 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 408 mi (657 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-290 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the São Leopoldo to Uruguaiana drive plays out
BR-290 (380 mi) and BR-116 (26 mi) carry about 100% of the 408 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
São Leopoldo to Uruguaiana: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 1–27 | 26 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 27–407 | 380 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 407–408 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
What to see on the way from São Leopoldo to Uruguaiana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (mile 12), Museu do Carvão (mile 52)
- Nature and outdoors: Jacuí Delta State Park (mile 24)
- Museums and history: Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (mile 12), Museu do Trabalho (mile 19), Museu do Carvão (mile 52)
Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas
Canoas's history museum and archive keeps photos, newspapers, maps, documents, audiovisual material and objects that tell the story of the city in Rio Grande do Sul.
Porto Alegre Public Market
Porto Alegre's oldest public market, the Public Market downtown is a historic landmark and meeting point with many coffee shops and restaurants.
Museu do Trabalho
Founded in 1982 on Rua dos Andradas in Porto Alegre, Museu do Trabalho is a private museum and cultural center with machines, photographs and documents on the lives of companies and workers.
Jacuí Delta State Park
Created in 1976, Jacuí Delta State Park (Parque Estadual Delta do Jacuí) protects the delta between Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul and nearby towns, where fishers from Ilha da Pintada still practice traditional fishing.
Museu do Carvão
In the town of Arroio dos Ratos, Rio Grande do Sul, the Museu do Carvão is a history museum set on Rua Professora Silvana Narvaez.
In Uruguaiana itself
St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana
Uruguaiana's St. Ann Cathedral grew out of the parish of Santana, created in 1846 together with the town, and was built between 1861 and 1874.
More drives to Uruguaiana
- Passo Fundo to Uruguaiana
- Chapecó to Uruguaiana
- Buenos Aires to Uruguaiana, Brazil
- Córdoba, Argentina to Uruguaiana, Brazil
- La Plata to Uruguaiana, Brazil
From São Leopoldo to other places in Brazil
- São Leopoldo to Paranaguá
- São Leopoldo to Jaraguá do Sul
- São Leopoldo to Camboriú
- São Leopoldo to Tubarão
- São Leopoldo to Lages
- São Leopoldo to Bagé
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from São Leopoldo to Uruguaiana?
About 8 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 408 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Leopoldo to Uruguaiana?
About 408 miles (657 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 São Leopoldo to Uruguaiana drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from São Leopoldo to Uruguaiana?
In order: BR-116 and BR-290. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São Leopoldo and Uruguaiana?
Closest to the road: Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (museum, mile 12, 0.2 mi from the route); Porto Alegre Public Market (market, mile 19, 3 mi from the route); Museu do Carvão (museum, mile 52, 1 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.