By road, Treinta y Tres and Piriápolis are about 139 miles (224 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 13 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.”
| Distance by road | 139 mi (224 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 13 min |
| Departments on the route | Treinta y Tres, Lavalleja, Maldonado |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Treinta y Tres–Piriápolis drive in a few lines
It runs through 3 departments: Treinta y Tres, Lavalleja, Maldonado. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Treinta y Tres to Piriápolis
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–101 | 101 | Treinta y Tres, Lavalleja |
| connecting roads | 101–103 | 2 | Lavalleja |
| local roads | 103–139 | 36 | Lavalleja, Maldonado |
- Mile 17 of this route: Treinta y Tres → Lavalleja (department line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Lavalleja → Maldonado (department line)
Places worth a stop between Treinta y Tres and Piriápolis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Minas (mile 103)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto del Penitente (mile 93), Parque nacional Arequita (mile 101)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Minas (mile 103)
Salto del Penitente
Parque nacional Arequita
Arequita National Park is a protected natural area in Lavalleja department, southeastern Uruguay, known for Cerro Arequita, its related rock formations and its biodiversity.
Cathedral of Minas
Minas's main Catholic church, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception served as the seat of the Diocese of Minas from 1960 to 2020.
When you get to Piriápolis
Museo ferroviario de Piriápolis
Near the Rambla de los Argentinos in Piriápolis, the Museo Ferroviario de Piriápolis is a railway museum on Armenia Street, across from the Argentino Hotel.
Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station
Near Piriápolis in Maldonado, this breeding station for native wildlife on Cerro Pan de Azúcar is surrounded by native vegetation and offers guided visits, including a native wildlife trail and a path up the hill.
More drives to Piriápolis
- Paysandú to Piriápolis
- Tacuarembó to Piriápolis
- Salto to Piriápolis
- Rivera to Piriápolis
- Artigas to Piriápolis
- Bella Unión to Piriápolis
From Treinta y Tres to other places in Uruguay
- Treinta y Tres to Fray Marcos
- Treinta y Tres to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Treinta y Tres to Nueva Helvecia
- Treinta y Tres to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Treinta y Tres to Conchillas
- Treinta y Tres to Martínez, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Treinta y Tres to Piriápolis?
About 3 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 139 miles.
What is the driving distance from Treinta y Tres to Piriápolis?
About 139 miles (224 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 Treinta y Tres to Piriápolis?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Treinta y Tres and Piriápolis?
Closest to the road: Salto del Penitente (waterfall, mile 93, 3 mi from the route); Parque nacional Arequita (national park, mile 101, 6 mi from the route); Cathedral of Minas (cathedral, mile 103, 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.