The Wayro route from Uruguaiana to Erechim is 396 miles (637 km), about 9 h 5 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 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.”
| Distance | 396 mi (637 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-472 → BR-285 → ERS-135 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Uruguaiana to Erechim: the shape of the trip
BR-285 (232 mi) and BR-472 (110 mi) carry about 86% of the 396 miles. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Uruguaiana to Erechim: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-472 | 2–112 | 110 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-285 | 112–240 | 128 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 240–242 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 242–245 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-285 | 245–349 | 104 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-135 | 349–393 | 44 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 393–396 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
What to see on the way from Uruguaiana to Erechim
João Goulart's House
João Goulart's House in São Borja, Rio Grande do Sul, is a 1927 house where the former Brazilian president lived during his childhood and youth.
Museu Municipal Senador Pinheiro Machado
In São Luiz Gonzaga, this municipal museum occupies the house where Senator José Gomes Pinheiro Machado lived after returning from law school in São Paulo.
Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro
Starting from businessman Paulo Afonso Trevisan's collection of race cars, this Passo Fundo museum gathers photos, films and documents on the history of Brazilian motor racing.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Passo Fundo, dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida, is the Catholic church that holds the seat of the Archdiocese of Passo Fundo.
More drives to Erechim
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- Tatuí to Erechim
- Botucatu to Erechim
- Presidente Prudente to Erechim
- Praia Grande to Erechim
From Uruguaiana to other places in Brazil
- Uruguaiana to Chuí
- Uruguaiana to Berisso, Argentina
- Uruguaiana to Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina
- Uruguaiana to Chascomús, Argentina
- Uruguaiana to Adrogué, Argentina
- Uruguaiana to Magdalena, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Uruguaiana to Erechim?
About 9 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 396 miles.
What is the driving distance from Uruguaiana to Erechim?
About 396 miles (637 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Uruguaiana to Erechim drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Uruguaiana to Erechim use?
In order: BR-472, BR-285 and ERS-135. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Uruguaiana to Erechim?
Closest to the road: João Goulart's House (museum, mile 111, 2 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Senador Pinheiro Machado (museum, mile 177, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (cathedral, mile 345, 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.