Uruguaiana to Adrogué, Argentina is about 434 road miles (699 km): roughly 7 h 54 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Brazil into Argentina at about mile 2, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil, Argentina. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance | 434 mi (699 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN117 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → RNA001 |
| Border crossing | about mile 2, Brazil → Argentina (Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana) |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Adrogué
The route crosses at about mile 2, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana, from Rio Grande do Sul into Corrientes. 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 Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with 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, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
Driving Uruguaiana to Adrogué: the shape of the trip
RN14 (308 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 82% of the 434 miles. The first 2 miles are in Brazil; the last 432 are in Argentina. It runs through 5 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Uruguaiana to Adrogué
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes |
| RN117 | 3–11 | 8 | Corrientes |
| RN14 | 11–319 | 308 | Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 319–366 | 47 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 366–371 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 371–410 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 410–411 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RNA001 | 411–428 | 17 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 428–434 | 6 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
- Mile 2 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Corrientes (international border)
- Mile 105 of this route: Corrientes → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 349 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 411 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 429 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Adrogué
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Palmar National Park (mile 196), Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (mile 415)
- Nature and outdoors: El Palmar National Park (mile 196), Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (mile 378), Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman (mile 413), Reserva Ecológica Lago Lugano (mile 423)
- Museums and history: San Isidro Cathedral (mile 407), Museo del Estudio Jurídico (mile 407), Museo Nacional del Hombre (mile 411), Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (mile 415)
El Palmar National Park
Set off National Route 14 in Entre Ríos, between Colón and Concordia, El Palmar National Park protects groves of yatay palms along with gallery forest, savanna and grassland.
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park
About 2,500 hectares of wetlands in Campana, Buenos Aires province, are protected as Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park. It's a Ramsar Site and home to the marsh deer and plenty of waterbirds.
San Isidro Cathedral
Main church of the Diocese of San Isidro, this cathedral stands on Del Libertador Avenue opposite Plaza Mitre, in the historic quarter of San Isidro in Buenos Aires province.
Museo del Estudio Jurídico
Founded in 2015, the Museo del Estudio Jurídico sits on 9 de Julio Street in the commercial center of San Isidro, Argentina.
Museo Nacional del Hombre
In the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, the Museo Nacional del Hombre is a national museum focused on the archaeology of South America's Indigenous peoples.
Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman
Run by the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Buenos Aires, Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman is a one-hectare botanical garden in the city of Buenos Aires.
Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato
Writer Ernesto Sabato lived in this Santos Lugares house with his wife Matilde from 1945 until his death in 2011; today Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato is a museum run by his grandchildren.
Torre Espacial
Rising 200 meters in Buenos Aires' Villa Soldati section, Torre Espacial (also called Torre Interama) is an observation tower built between 1980 and 1981 for the Parque de la Ciudad amusement park.
Reserva Ecológica Lago Lugano
In Villa Soldati, in the south of Buenos Aires, this ecological reserve surrounds Lago Lugano with 36 hectares of green space, about 350 native species and 1,000 meters of trails.
In Adrogué itself
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Lomas de Zamora
Facing the central square of Lomas de Zamora, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace stands on land donated by Victorio Grigera in 1860.
Museo Histórico La Campana
Dedicated to the history of the Monte Grande area, Museo Histórico La Campana stands in Monte Grande, in Esteban Echeverría district, and opened on November 10, 1980.
More drives to Adrogué
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More drives from Uruguaiana
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Uruguaiana to Adrogué, Argentina?
About 7 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 434 miles.
How far is Adrogué, Argentina from Uruguaiana by car?
About 434 miles (699 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 Uruguaiana to Adrogué drive cross the border?
At about mile 2, from Brazil into Argentina, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Uruguaiana 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 Uruguaiana to Adrogué drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Uruguaiana to Adrogué use?
In order: RN117, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9 and RNA001. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Uruguaiana to Adrogué?
Closest to the road: El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 196, 0.1 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman (botanical garden, mile 413, 2 mi from the route); Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (historic house museum, mile 415, 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.