By road, Anápolis and Formosa, Brazil are about 142 miles (229 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 23 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Brasilia's Satellite cities.
- 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:
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| Distance by road | 142 mi (229 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-060 → DF-003 → BR-020 → GO-116 |
| States on the route | Goiás, Distrito Federal |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Anápolis to Formosa
BR-060 (85 mi) and BR-020 (37 mi) carry about 86% of the 142 miles. It runs through 2 states: Goiás, Distrito Federal. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Anápolis to Formosa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Goiás |
| BR-060 | 3–88 | 85 | Goiás, Distrito Federal |
| DF-003 | 88–102 | 14 | Distrito Federal |
| BR-020 | 102–139 | 37 | Distrito Federal |
| GO-116 | 139–142 | 3 | Distrito Federal, Goiás |
- Mile 63 of this route: Goiás → Distrito Federal (state line)
- Mile 140 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
What to see on the way from Anápolis to Formosa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (mile 81), Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 88), Zoológico de Brasília (mile 89)
- Nature and outdoors: Brasília National Park (mile 96)
- Museums and history: Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (mile 81), Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 88), Memorial dos Povos Indígenas (mile 94), Museu Histórico e Artístico de Planaltina (mile 116)
- With kids: Zoológico de Brasília (mile 89)
Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal
Belonging to the Federal District Civil Police, the Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal is a public cultural institution located in Riacho Fundo II.
Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga
The Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga occupies the former Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira Hospital, the first built in the new Federal District, beside the BR-040 near Núcleo Bandeirante.
Zoológico de Brasília
Brasília's city zoo (Jardim Zoológico de Brasília), also called Zoo Brasília, is one of the attractions most visited by residents of the Federal District.
Memorial dos Povos Indígenas
On Brasília's Eixo Monumental, between Memorial JK and Praça do Buriti, the Memorial dos Povos Indígenas is a museum, cultural center and research institution dedicated to Brazil's Indigenous cultures.
Brasília National Park
Also known as Água Mineral, Brasília National Park covers about 424 square kilometers spread across parts of the Federal District and the municipality of Padre Bernardo in Goiás.
Museu Histórico e Artístico de Planaltina
Built between the 19th and 20th centuries by Afonso Coelho da Silva Campos, this museum in Planaltina, Federal District, opened in 1974 and has been a national heritage site since 1987.
Arriving in Formosa
Lagoa Feia
About five kilometers from the center of Formosa, Lagoa Feia is a natural lake that gives rise to the Preto River, part of the São Francisco River basin.
More drives to Formosa
- Luziânia to Formosa, Brazil
- Rio Verde to Formosa, Brazil
- Belo Horizonte to Formosa, Brazil
- Itabira to Formosa, Brazil
From Anápolis to other places in Brazil
- Anápolis to Itumbiara
- Anápolis to Rio Verde
- Anápolis to Ituiutaba
- Anápolis to Jataí
- Anápolis to Araxá
- Anápolis to Votuporanga
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Anápolis to Formosa, Brazil?
About 3 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 142 miles.
How far is Formosa, Brazil from Anápolis by car?
About 142 miles (229 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 Anápolis to Formosa, Brazil?
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: Brasilia's Satellite cities). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Anápolis to Formosa use?
In order: BR-060, DF-003, BR-020 and GO-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Anápolis to Formosa?
Closest to the road: Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (museum, mile 81, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (museum, mile 88, 0.2 mi from the route); Zoológico de Brasília (zoo, mile 89, 1 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.