The Wayro route from Aracaju to Itabuna is 388 miles (625 km), about 9 h 26 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.”
| Total distance | 388 mi (625 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-235 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Sergipe, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
What the drive from Aracaju to Itabuna is like
BR-101 (347 mi) and BR-235 (3 mi) carry about 90% of the 388 miles. It runs through 2 states: Sergipe, Bahia. None of the 2 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Aracaju and Itabuna
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Sergipe |
| BR-235 | 1–4 | 3 | Sergipe |
| local roads | 4–40 | 36 | Sergipe |
| BR-101 | 40–387 | 347 | Sergipe, Bahia |
| local roads | 387–388 | 1 | Bahia |
- Mile 76 of this route: Sergipe → Bahia (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itabuna
Museu Historico de Sergipe
In the old Provincial Palace on Praça São Francisco in São Cristóvão's UNESCO-listed historic center, the Sergipe Historical Museum opened in 1960 and holds more than 5,000 historical and artistic items.
Antiga Casa dos Hansen na Fazenda Santa Bárbara
In São Félix, Bahia, the old Hansen house on Fazenda Santa Bárbara is a building protected since 2002 by the Bahia Institute of Artistic and Cultural Heritage.
Arriving in Itabuna
Museu Casa Verde
Itabuna's Museu Casa Verde opened in May 1974 and reopened in 2008 after two years closed, under a partnership for revitalizing the space.
More drives to Itabuna
From Aracaju to other places in Brazil
- Aracaju to Praia do Forte
- Aracaju to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Aracaju to Morro de São Paulo
- Aracaju to Jequié
- Aracaju to Ilhéus
- Aracaju to Vitória da Conquista
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Aracaju to Itabuna?
About 9 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
How far is Itabuna from Aracaju by car?
About 388 miles (625 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 Aracaju to Itabuna?
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 Aracaju to Itabuna use?
In order: BR-235 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Aracaju to Itabuna?
Closest to the road: Museu Historico de Sergipe (museum, mile 12, 4 mi from the route); Antiga Casa dos Hansen na Fazenda Santa Bárbara (historic estate, mile 200, 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.