The Wayro route from Apucarana to Barretos is 331 miles (533 km), about 6 h 49 min of driving without stops.
- 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:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 331 mi (533 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-369 → PR-986 → PR-445 → PR-323 → SP-333 → SP-326 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Apucarana to Barretos is like
SP-333 (204 mi) and SP-326 (52 mi) carry about 77% of the 331 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Apucarana and Barretos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 2–11 | 9 | Paraná |
| local roads | 11–16 | 5 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 16–17 | 1 | Paraná |
| PR-986 | 17–23 | 6 | Paraná |
| local roads | 23–27 | 4 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 27–29 | 2 | Paraná |
| PR-445 | 29–46 | 17 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 46–47 | 1 | Paraná |
| PR-323 | 47–73 | 26 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-333 | 73–277 | 204 | São Paulo |
| SP-326 | 277–329 | 52 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 329–331 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 72 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Barretos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 26)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 26), Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis (mile 101), Estação de Assis (mile 103), Museu de Paleontologia de Marília (mile 148), Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Jaboticabal (mile 278), André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo (mile 302)
Museu Histórico de Cambé
Founded in 1985, Cambé's history museum preserves the memory of the settlers of northern Paraná through photos, documents, objects and books, plus archaeological finds from the region's Indigenous peoples. It occupies the city's Centro Cultural.
Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis
Assis's museum of primitive (naïve) art, founded by José Nazareno Mimessi, sits inside Parque do Buracão, an ecological park, in its own climate-controlled building opened in 1999. It is run by the city's culture department.
Estação de Assis
Assis's railway station joined the company's trunk line in 1914 and got its current building in 1926; the original station was adapted as housing for traffic staff in 1927.
Museu de Paleontologia de Marília
One of the few museums in Brazil devoted entirely to paleontology, the Museu de Paleontologia de Marília is a science museum in Marília, São Paulo state.
Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Jaboticabal
Jaboticabal's Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral stands on Joaquim Batista Square, the city's zero point. It serves as seat of the Catholic Diocese of Jaboticabal and became a parish in 1898.
André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo
Known locally as the Museu do Automóvel, Bebedouro's private museum grew from Eduardo André Matarazzo's collection of vintage vehicles and also shows retired airliners outdoors, including a DC-3 and a Vickers Viscount.
In Barretos itself
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
More drives to Barretos
- Araraquara to Barretos
- São Carlos to Barretos
- Limeira to Barretos
- Piracicaba to Barretos
- Poços de Caldas to Barretos
- Campinas to Barretos
From Apucarana to other places in Brazil
- Apucarana to Ourinhos
- Apucarana to Jaú
- Apucarana to Paranapiacaba
- Apucarana to Cubatão
- Apucarana to Passos
- Apucarana to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Apucarana to Barretos?
About 6 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 331 miles.
How far is Barretos from Apucarana by car?
About 331 miles (533 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 Apucarana to Barretos drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Apucarana to Barretos use?
In order: BR-369, PR-986, PR-445, PR-323, SP-333 and SP-326. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Apucarana and Barretos?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico de Cambé (museum, mile 26, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis (museum, mile 101, 1 mi from the route); Museu de Paleontologia de Marília (museum, mile 148, 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.