By road, Tacuarembó and Carmelo are about 258 miles (415 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 23 min of driving.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “If you are in an accident involving injury, stay in place until a police officer arrives.”
| Total distance | 258 mi (415 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 23 min |
| Departments on the route | Tacuarembó, Durazno, Flores, Soriano, Colonia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Tacuarembó to Carmelo is like
It runs through 5 departments: Tacuarembó, Durazno, Flores, Soriano, Colonia. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Tacuarembó to Carmelo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–128 | 128 | Tacuarembó, Durazno |
| connecting roads | 128–130 | 2 | Durazno |
| local roads | 130–153 | 23 | Durazno, Flores |
| connecting roads | 153–155 | 2 | Flores |
| local roads | 155–191 | 36 | Flores, Soriano |
| connecting roads | 191–192 | 1 | Soriano |
| local roads | 192–236 | 44 | Soriano, Colonia |
| connecting roads | 236–237 | 1 | Colonia |
| local roads | 237–258 | 21 | Colonia |
- Mile 89 of this route: Tacuarembó → Durazno (department line)
- Mile 133 of this route: Durazno → Flores (department line)
- Mile 178 of this route: Flores → Soriano (department line)
- Mile 208 of this route: Soriano → Colonia (department line)
Places worth a stop between Tacuarembó and Carmelo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 129)
- Nature and outdoors: Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 25), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 155), Anchorena Presidential Estate (mile 237)
- Museums and history: Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 129)
Chorro de Agua Fría
In Uruguay's Tacuarembó Department, Chorro de Agua Fría is a waterfall that drops roughly 14 meters, the highest uninterrupted fall in the country.
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.
Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice
Off Route 3 near Trinidad, the Dr. Rodolfo Tálice Ecopark (Reserva de Flora y Fauna Dr. Rodolfo Talice) is a fenced wildlife reserve where axis deer, greater rheas and pampas deer roam free alongside other species.
Anchorena Presidential Estate
Located in Colonia Department, 208 km from Montevideo, the Anchorena Presidential Estate is a national park that also serves as a rest residence for Uruguay's president.
Once you reach Carmelo
Teatro Uamá
Teatro Uamá is a theater in the city of Carmelo, in Uruguay's Colonia department, regarded as the town's leading cultural institution.
Museo del Carmen
Facing Plaza Artigas in Carmelo, the Archivo y Museo del Carmen belongs to the local Carmelo parish and holds religious and historical collections.
More drives to Carmelo
- Paysandú to Carmelo
- Salto to Carmelo
- Rivera to Carmelo
- Artigas to Carmelo
- Minas to Carmelo
- Maldonado to Carmelo
From Tacuarembó to other places in Uruguay
- Tacuarembó to Colonia del Sacramento
- Tacuarembó to Conchillas
- Tacuarembó to Nueva Helvecia
- Tacuarembó to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Tacuarembó to Minas
- Tacuarembó to Piriápolis
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tacuarembó to Carmelo?
About 6 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 258 miles.
How far is Carmelo from Tacuarembó by car?
About 258 miles (415 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 Tacuarembó to Carmelo 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 Tacuarembó and Carmelo?
Closest to the road: Chorro de Agua Fría (waterfall, mile 25, 2 mi from the route); Casa de Rivera, Durazno (historic house museum, mile 129, 0.1 mi from the route); Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 155, 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.