The Wayro route from Uruguaiana to Durazno, Uruguay is 341 miles (548 km), about 7 h 5 min of driving without stops. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 142.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Distance by road | 341 mi (548 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-290 → RSC-377 → BR-293 |
| Border crossing | about mile 142, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The border on the way to Durazno
The route crosses at about mile 142, from Rio Grande do Sul into Rivera. 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 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. |
| 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, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Uruguaiana–Durazno drive in a few lines
BR-293 (59 mi) and BR-290 (43 mi) carry about 30% of the 341 miles. The first 142 miles are in Brazil; the last 199 are in Uruguay. It runs through 4 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Uruguaiana and Durazno
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 2–45 | 43 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-377 | 45–80 | 35 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-293 | 80–139 | 59 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 139–143 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera |
| local roads | 143–341 | 198 | Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno |
- Mile 142 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Rivera (international border)
- Mile 192 of this route: Rivera → Tacuarembó (region line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Tacuarembó → Durazno (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Uruguaiana and Durazno
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 210), Museo del Deporte (mile 212)
- Nature and outdoors: Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 237)
- Museums and history: Museo del Deporte (mile 212)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 210)
Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba
Reachable from Route 5 at kilometer 390, the Mauricio López Lomba reserve is a wildlife reserve in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
Museo del Deporte
Located in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay, the Museo del Deporte preserves and shares the sports history of the Tacuarembó department.
Chorro de Agua Fría
In Uruguay's Tacuarembó Department, Chorro de Agua Fría is a waterfall that drops roughly 14 meters, the highest uninterrupted fall in the country.
Once you reach Durazno
Casa de Rivera, Durazno
Facing Plaza Independencia in Durazno, the Casa de Fructuoso Rivera (Casa de Rivera) is one of the town's main heritage sites and now houses the department's historical museum.
More drives to Durazno
- Montevideo to Durazno
- Maldonado to Durazno
- Artigas to Durazno
- Buenos Aires to Durazno, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Durazno, Uruguay
- Mar del Plata to Durazno, Uruguay
More drives from Uruguaiana
- Uruguaiana to Erechim
- Uruguaiana to Chuí
- Uruguaiana to Berisso, Argentina
- Uruguaiana to Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina
- Uruguaiana to Chascomús, Argentina
- Uruguaiana to Adrogué, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Uruguaiana to Durazno, Uruguay?
About 7 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 341 miles.
What is the driving distance from Uruguaiana to Durazno, Uruguay?
About 341 miles (548 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 Durazno drive cross the border?
At about mile 142, from Brazil into Uruguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Uruguaiana 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Uruguaiana to Durazno, Uruguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Uruguaiana to Durazno?
In order: BR-290, RSC-377 and BR-293. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Uruguaiana and Durazno?
Closest to the road: Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (zoo, mile 210, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo del Deporte (sports museum, mile 212, 0.6 mi from the route); Chorro de Agua Fría (waterfall, mile 237, 2 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.