Apucarana to Passos is about 418 road miles (672 km): roughly 8 h 35 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 418 mi (672 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-369 → PR-986 → PR-445 → PR-323 → SP-333 → SP-322 → SP-328 → SP-334 → SP-351 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Apucarana to Passos: the shape of the trip
SP-333 (229 mi) and MG-050 (31 mi) carry about 62% of the 418 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Apucarana to Passos
| 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 | 73–302 | 229 | São Paulo |
| SP-322 | 302–308 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-328 | 308–316 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 316–318 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-334 | 318–337 | 19 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 337–338 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-351 | 338–368 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 368–383 | 15 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 383–384 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 384–415 | 31 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 415–418 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 72 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 370 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Apucarana and Passos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 26), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 331)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 26), Estação de Assis (mile 103), Museu de Paleontologia de Marília (mile 148), Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Jaboticabal (mile 279), Francisco Schmidt coffee museum (mile 311), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 331)
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.
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.
Francisco Schmidt coffee museum
On the University of São Paulo campus in Ribeirão Preto, the Francisco Schmidt coffee museum covers the history of coffee through mills, processing machines, bean samples and objects from immigrants, enslaved people and barons.
Museu Casa de Portinari
In Brodowski, Candido Portinari's childhood home is now the Museu Casa de Portinari, where the painter often returned to stay with family. Inside are several of his works, mostly murals painted in fresco and tempera.
More drives to Passos
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- Limeira to Passos
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- Jundiaí to Passos
From Apucarana to other places in Brazil
- Apucarana to Ourinhos
- Apucarana to Jaú
- Apucarana to Barretos
- Apucarana to Paranapiacaba
- Apucarana to Cubatão
- Apucarana to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Apucarana to Passos?
About 8 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 418 miles.
What is the driving distance from Apucarana to Passos?
About 418 miles (672 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 Apucarana to Passos?
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 Passos use?
In order: BR-369, PR-986, PR-445, PR-323, SP-333, SP-322, SP-328, SP-334, SP-351 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Apucarana to Passos?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico de Cambé (museum, mile 26, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu de Paleontologia de Marília (museum, mile 148, 1 mi from the route); Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 331, 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.