By road, Uruguaiana and Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina are about 529 miles (851 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 9 min of driving. 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Total distance | 529 mi (851 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN117 → RN14 → RN127 → RN168 → AP01 → RN19 → RNA019 → RN20 |
| Border crossing | about mile 2, Brazil → Argentina (Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana) |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Córdoba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Crossing from Brazil into Argentina
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.
On the road from Uruguaiana to Villa Carlos Paz
RN19 (209 mi) and RN127 (192 mi) carry about 76% of the 529 miles. The first 2 miles are in Brazil; the last 527 are in Argentina. It runs through 5 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Córdoba. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Uruguaiana to Villa Carlos Paz
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes |
| RN117 | 3–11 | 8 | Corrientes |
| RN14 | 11–66 | 55 | Corrientes |
| RN127 | 66–258 | 192 | Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| RN168 | 258–280 | 22 | Entre Ríos, Santa Fe |
| connecting roads | 280–283 | 3 | Santa Fe |
| AP01 | 283–288 | 5 | Santa Fe |
| connecting roads | 288–289 | 1 | Santa Fe |
| RN19 | 289–498 | 209 | Santa Fe, Córdoba |
| RNA019 | 498–512 | 14 | Córdoba |
| connecting roads | 512–513 | 1 | Córdoba |
| RN20 | 513–526 | 13 | Córdoba |
| local roads | 526–529 | 3 | Córdoba |
- Mile 2 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Corrientes (international border)
- Mile 85 of this route: Corrientes → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 268 of this route: Entre Ríos → Santa Fe (region line)
- Mile 367 of this route: Santa Fe → Córdoba (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Uruguaiana and Villa Carlos Paz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (mile 510), Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (mile 513)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (mile 510)
- Museums and history: Paraná Cathedral (mile 266), All Saints Cathedral, Santa Fe (mile 281), Rosa Galisteo de Rodríguez Fines Arts Provincial Museum (mile 281), Museum of Arts and Crafts Enrique Estrada Bello (mile 288), Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (mile 513)
Paraná Cathedral
Paraná Cathedral, formally Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, is the main Catholic church of Paraná in Entre Ríos Province. It faces the 1 de Mayo Square on San Francisco street, between Urquiza and 25 de Mayo.
All Saints Cathedral, Santa Fe
On Brigadier Estanislao López street in Santa Fe, All Saints Cathedral is the city's main Catholic church and has been the mother church of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz since 1934.
Rosa Galisteo de Rodríguez Fines Arts Provincial Museum
The Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Rosa Galisteo de Rodríguez in the city of Santa Fe shows modern and contemporary Argentine art and is run by the provincial government.
Museum of Arts and Crafts Enrique Estrada Bello
Opened in August 1969, this fine arts museum in Santo Tomé shares the Casa de los Museos with the Andrés Atilio Roverano History Museum and Municipal Archive.
Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba
Covering about six hectares in the city of Córdoba, this municipal botanical garden belongs to Argentina's network of botanical gardens and has joined the BGCI international conservation program.
Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial
Run by the Argentine Air Force in Río Cuarto, the Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial opened in 1999 and displays weapons, sensors, equipment and aircraft that served with the force.
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
Named a World Heritage Site in 2000, the Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba are a group of buildings and sites once used by the Jesuits across Córdoba province.
When you get to Villa Carlos Paz
San Roque Lake
San Roque Lake is a reservoir in Argentina's Córdoba Province, formed by damming several rivers, mainly the Suquía and the Cosquín.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Uruguaiana to Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina?
About 11 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 529 miles.
How far is Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina from Uruguaiana by car?
About 529 miles (851 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 Villa Carlos Paz 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Uruguaiana to Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina?
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.
Which highways go from Uruguaiana to Villa Carlos Paz?
In order: RN117, RN14, RN127, RN168, AP01, RN19, RNA019 and RN20. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Uruguaiana to Villa Carlos Paz?
Closest to the road: All Saints Cathedral, Santa Fe (cathedral, mile 281, 2 mi from the route); Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (botanical garden, mile 510, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (museum, mile 513, 0.9 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.