Tacuarembó to Punta del Diablo is about 296 road miles (477 km): roughly 7 h 53 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Total distance | 296 mi (477 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 53 min |
| Departments on the route | Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres, Lavalleja, Rocha |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Tacuarembó to Punta del Diablo drive plays out
It runs through 5 departments: Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres, Lavalleja, Rocha. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tacuarembó to Punta del Diablo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–125 | 125 | Tacuarembó, Cerro Largo |
| connecting roads | 125–126 | 1 | Cerro Largo |
| local roads | 126–296 | 170 | Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres, Lavalleja, Rocha |
- Mile 85 of this route: Tacuarembó → Cerro Largo (department line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Cerro Largo → Treinta y Tres (department line)
- Mile 213 of this route: Treinta y Tres → Lavalleja (department line)
- Mile 230 of this route: Lavalleja → Rocha (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tacuarembó and Punta del Diablo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Melo (mile 126), Regional History Museum of Melo (mile 126), Museo Agustín Araújo (mile 194)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Melo (mile 126), Regional History Museum of Melo (mile 126), Museo Agustín Araújo (mile 194)
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.
Quebrada de los Cuervos
Crossed by the Yerbal Chico creek, the Quebrada de los Cuervos is a ravine in Treinta y Tres department and a natural protected area in Uruguay.
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.
Parque Nacional Laguna Negra
In Rocha department, Laguna Negra National Park protects the waters of Laguna Negra, the Potrerillo de Santa Teresa biological station and part of Santa Teresa National Park north of Route 9.
Arriving in Punta del Diablo
Santa Teresa National Park
Santa Teresa National Park on Rocha's coast was created to frame the colonial Santa Teresa Fortress; its grounds hold more than two million planted trees from five continents, a greenhouse and native wetland and woodland wildlife.
More drives to Punta del Diablo
- La Paloma to Punta del Diablo
- Nueva Helvecia to Punta del Diablo
- Colonia del Sacramento to Punta del Diablo
- Rivera to Punta del Diablo
- Salto to Punta del Diablo
- Fray Bentos to Punta del Diablo
From Tacuarembó to other places in Uruguay
- 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 does it take to drive from Tacuarembó to Punta del Diablo?
About 7 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 296 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tacuarembó to Punta del Diablo?
About 296 miles (477 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.
Is it safe to drive from Tacuarembó to Punta del Diablo?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Tacuarembó to Punta del Diablo?
Closest to the road: Regional History Museum of Melo (museum, mile 126, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral of Melo (cathedral, mile 126, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Agustín Araújo (museum, mile 194, 0.9 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.