Tigre to Veinticinco de Agosto, Uruguay is about 312 road miles (502 km): roughly 6 h 37 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 152, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
Full advisory: Argentina, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
- Uruguay: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Distance by road | 312 mi (502 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | RP24 → RN9 → RP6 → RN12 → RN14 → RN136 |
| Border crossing | about mile 152, Argentina → Uruguay (the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia, San José, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 152, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge, from Entre Ríos into Río Negro. 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 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. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
Driving Tigre to Veinticinco de Agosto: the shape of the trip
RN12 (47 mi) and RN14 (36 mi) carry about 27% of the 312 miles. The first 152 miles are in Argentina; the last 160 are in Uruguay. It runs through 7 regions: Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia, San José, Florida. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tigre to Veinticinco de Agosto, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP24 | 1–7 | 6 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 7–35 | 28 | Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 35–40 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN12 | 40–87 | 47 | Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 87–123 | 36 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 123–130 | 7 | Entre Ríos |
| RN136 | 130–149 | 19 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 149–152 | 3 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 152–285 | 133 | Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia, San José |
| connecting roads | 285–288 | 3 | San José |
| local roads | 288–312 | 24 | San José, Florida |
- Mile 57 of this route: Buenos Aires → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 152 of this route: Entre Ríos → Río Negro (international border)
- Mile 168 of this route: Río Negro → Soriano (region line)
- Mile 249 of this route: Soriano → Colonia (region line)
- Mile 267 of this route: Colonia → San José (region line)
- Mile 311 of this route: San José → Florida (region line)
What to see on the way from Tigre to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Temaikèn (mile 18), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 19), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 170), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 286), Museo Departamental de San José (mile 286)
- Nature and outdoors: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 19), Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (mile 27)
- Museums and history: Gualeguaychú Cathedral (mile 129), Alejandro Berro Paleontology Museum (mile 167), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 170), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 286), Museo Departamental de San José (mile 286)
- With kids: Temaikèn (mile 18)
Temaikèn
Temaikèn is a zoo in Belén de Escobar, outside Buenos Aires, and the only zoo in Argentina accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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.
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (Parque Nacional Ciervo de los Pantanos) protects about 2,500 hectares of wetlands in Campana, Buenos Aires province, home to the marsh deer that gives it its name and to abundant waterbirds. It is a Ramsar Site.
Gualeguaychú Cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral, also called Gualeguaychú Cathedral, is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gualeguaychú in Argentina.
Frigorífico Anglo del Uruguay
Liebig exported meat extract and corned beef from this spot on the Uruguay River at Fray Bentos starting in 1865. In 1924, the Anglo plant began shipping frozen meat from the same site.
Alejandro Berro Paleontology Museum
In a 19th-century building in Mercedes' Parque Castillo Mauá, this paleontology museum opened in 1946 around the collection of naturalist Alejandro Berro; a well-preserved glyptodon shell found on a nearby riverbank is a highlight.
Cathedral of Mercedes
Since 1960, the Diocese of Mercedes has had its seat at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy, the main Catholic church in this Uruguayan city.
Cathedral of San José de Mayo
The main Catholic church of San José de Mayo, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph has been the diocesan seat since 1955, a minor basilica since 1957 and Uruguay's national shrine of Saint Joseph.
Museo Departamental de San José
Set in central San José de Mayo, the Museo Departamental de San José is a history and fine arts museum that also runs a library, archives and cultural programs.
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 Tigre
- Tigre to Adrogué
- Tigre to Magdalena
- Tigre to Ayacucho, Argentina
- Tigre to Cariló
- Tigre to Villa Gesell
- Tigre to Sierra de La Ventana
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tigre to Veinticinco de Agosto, Uruguay?
About 6 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 312 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tigre to Veinticinco de Agosto, Uruguay?
About 312 miles (502 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 Tigre to Veinticinco de Agosto drive cross the border?
At about mile 152, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Tigre 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 Tigre to Veinticinco de Agosto drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tigre to Veinticinco de Agosto?
In order: RP24, RN9, RP6, RN12, RN14 and RN136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tigre to Veinticinco de Agosto?
Closest to the road: Temaikèn (zoo, mile 18, 0.6 mi from the route); Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 19, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Departamental de San José (history museum, mile 286, 0.7 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.