The Wayro route from Tacuarembó to Magdalena, Argentina is 414 miles (667 km), about 8 h 39 min of driving without stops. You cross from Uruguay into Argentina at about mile 146, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
Full advisory: Uruguay, Argentina. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance by road | 414 mi (667 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN135 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP11 |
| Border crossing | about mile 146, Uruguay → Argentina (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Tacuarembó, Paysandú, Salto, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Argentina
The route crosses at about mile 146, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge, from Paysandú into Entre Ríos. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Tacuarembó–Magdalena drive in a few lines
RN14 (94 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 34% of the 414 miles. The first 146 miles are in Uruguay; the last 268 are in Argentina. It runs through 6 regions: Tacuarembó, Paysandú, Salto, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tacuarembó to Magdalena
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–147 | 147 | Tacuarembó, Paysandú, Salto, Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 147–155 | 8 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 155–249 | 94 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 249–296 | 47 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 296–301 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 301–341 | 40 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 341–342 | 1 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 342–349 | 7 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 349–352 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 352–383 | 31 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 383–414 | 31 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 22 of this route: Tacuarembó → Paysandú (region line)
- Mile 32 of this route: Paysandú → Salto (region line)
- Mile 37 of this route: Salto → Paysandú (region line)
- Mile 146 of this route: Paysandú → Entre Ríos (international border)
- Mile 279 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 357 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Magdalena
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Carlos Gardel (mile 16), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 318), Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens (mile 347), Casa Nacional del Bicentenario (mile 350), Avenida Theatre (mile 350), Curutchet House (mile 385)
- Nature and outdoors: Pozo Hondo (mile 17), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 318), Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens (mile 347)
- Museums and history: Museo Carlos Gardel (mile 16), Casa Nacional del Bicentenario (mile 350), Cathedral of La Plata (mile 385), Curutchet House (mile 385)
Museo Carlos Gardel
Dedicated to the life and work of Carlos Gardel, this museum is in Valle Edén, Tacuarembó department, 21 kilometers from the city of Tacuarembó.
Pozo Hondo
Pozo Hondo is a waterfall in Uruguay's Tacuarembó department, located between the towns of Valle Edén and Tambores.
Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar
Landscape engineer Yasuo Inomata designed this Japanese garden in Belén de Escobar in 1969, and the local Japanese community donated it to the city. Red, white and spotted koi swim in its 1,000-square-meter pond.
Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens
Run by the Japanese Argentine Cultural Foundation, the Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens are a public space ranked among the largest Japanese gardens outside Japan.
Casa Nacional del Bicentenario
Part cultural center and part museum, the Casa Nacional del Bicentenario is located in the Recoleta section of Buenos Aires.
Avenida Theatre
The Avenida Theatre is a theater venue in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Cathedral of La Plata
Facing Plaza Moreno and City Hall at the geographic center of La Plata, this neo-Gothic cathedral is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.
Curutchet House
The Curutchet House in La Plata, Argentina, is a building designed by the architect Le Corbusier.
More drives to Magdalena
- Necochea to Magdalena
- Adrogué to Magdalena
- Tigre to Magdalena
- Buenos Aires to Magdalena
- Luján to Magdalena
- San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena
More drives from Tacuarembó
- Tacuarembó to Carmelo
- Tacuarembó to Colonia del Sacramento
- Tacuarembó to Conchillas
- Tacuarembó to Nueva Helvecia
- Tacuarembó to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Tacuarembó to Minas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tacuarembó to Magdalena, Argentina?
About 8 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 414 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tacuarembó to Magdalena, Argentina?
About 414 miles (667 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 Tacuarembó to Magdalena drive cross the border?
At about mile 146, from Uruguay into Argentina, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Tacuarembó into Argentina?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Tacuarembó to Magdalena drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tacuarembó to Magdalena?
In order: RN135, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9, AV1-N, RN1 and RP11. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tacuarembó to Magdalena?
Closest to the road: Museo Carlos Gardel (museum, mile 16, 0.4 mi from the route); Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 318, 0.2 mi from the route); Avenida Theatre (theater, mile 350, 0.1 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.