Anápolis to Palmas is about 496 road miles (799 km): roughly 11 h 42 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 496 mi (799 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-414 → BR-080 → BR-153 → TO-070 → TO-255 → TO-050 → BR-010 |
| States on the route | Goiás, Tocantins |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Anápolis to Palmas is like
BR-153 (242 mi) and BR-414 (88 mi) carry about 67% of the 496 miles. It runs through 2 states: Goiás, Tocantins. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Anápolis to Palmas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Goiás |
| BR-414 | 3–91 | 88 | Goiás |
| BR-080 | 91–145 | 54 | Goiás |
| BR-153 | 145–387 | 242 | Goiás, Tocantins |
| connecting roads | 387–388 | 1 | Tocantins |
| TO-070 | 388–448 | 60 | Tocantins |
| TO-255 | 448–451 | 3 | Tocantins |
| TO-050 | 451–482 | 31 | Tocantins |
| connecting roads | 482–483 | 1 | Tocantins |
| BR-010 | 483–494 | 11 | Tocantins |
| local roads | 494–496 | 2 | Tocantins |
- Mile 288 of this route: Goiás → Tocantins (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Anápolis and Palmas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Dom Prada Carrera (mile 153), Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura (mile 232)
- Nature and outdoors: Pireneus State Park (mile 42)
- Museums and history: Museu Dom Prada Carrera (mile 153), Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura (mile 232)
Pireneus State Park
In Goiás, Pireneus State Park protects cerrado including the 1,385-meter Pico dos Pireneus, which sits on the divide between the Plata and Tocantins river basins.
Museu Dom Prada Carrera
Museu Dom Prada Carrera is a museum in the town of Uruaçu, counted among the local sights for visitors passing through.
Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura
Known locally as the Casarão, the Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura is a historical and cultural institution in Porangatu, housed in a former store once owned by ex-mayor Ângelo Rosa de Moura.
In Palmas itself
Museu Histórico do Tocantins
Opened in 2002, the Museu Histórico do Tocantins is a state museum in Palmas, housed in the Palacinho, the first building put up in the city in 1989.
Catedral Metropolitana do Divino Espírito Santo
Seat of the Archdiocese of Palmas, the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Divino Espírito Santo was planned from the city's start for Praça dos Girassóis, the square that also holds the state government seats.
More drives to Palmas
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 does it take to drive from Anápolis to Palmas?
About 11 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 496 miles.
What is the driving distance from Anápolis to Palmas?
About 496 miles (799 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 Palmas?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Anápolis to Palmas?
In order: BR-414, BR-080, BR-153, TO-070, TO-255, TO-050 and BR-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Anápolis and Palmas?
Closest to the road: Pireneus State Park (state park, mile 42, 5 mi from the route); Museu Dom Prada Carrera (museum, mile 153, 1 mi from the route); Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura (museum, mile 232, 0.2 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.