Araraquara to Lavras is about 306 road miles (493 km): roughly 6 h 49 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:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 306 mi (493 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-310 → SP-330 → SP-147 → SP-191 → MG-290 → BR-381 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Araraquara to Lavras
BR-381 (100 mi) and SP-310 (73 mi) carry about 57% of the 306 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Araraquara and Lavras
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 2–75 | 73 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 76–79 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-147 | 79–105 | 26 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 105–106 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-191 | 106–112 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-147 | 112–121 | 9 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 121–134 | 13 | São Paulo |
| MG-290 | 134–194 | 60 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 194–196 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 196–296 | 100 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 296–304 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 304–306 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 134 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Araraquara and Lavras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (mile 192)
- Museums and history: Museu da Energia (mile 22), Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 25), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 62), Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork (mile 94), Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (mile 192)
- With kids: Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 25)
Museu da Energia
Inside the Monjolinho hydroelectric plant in São Carlos, the Museu da Energia tells the story of the power sector, from early equipment to CPFL's 90 years of work in interior São Paulo.
Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino
Opened by the city of São Carlos in 2012, this science museum offers interactive exhibits and experiments in science, technology and art, named for professor and historian Mario Tolentino.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
In Rio Claro, Unesp's Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences houses the Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert in its Department of Petrology and Metallogeny building.
Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork
Founded on May 14, 2000, the Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork is on the Engenheiro Coelho campus of the Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo.
Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Archdiocese of Pouso Alegre, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
In Lavras itself
Museu Bi Moreira
On the historic campus of the Federal University of Lavras, Museu Bi Moreira holds around five thousand historical, ethnographic, archaeological and science-and-technology artifacts tied to the history of Lavras and the university.
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- Rio de Janeiro to Lavras
From Araraquara to other places in Brazil
- Araraquara to Ituiutaba
- Araraquara to Itu
- Araraquara to Mogi Guaçu
- Araraquara to Bragança Paulista
- Araraquara to Paranapiacaba
- Araraquara to Cubatão
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Araraquara to Lavras?
About 6 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 306 miles.
What is the driving distance from Araraquara to Lavras?
About 306 miles (493 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 Araraquara to Lavras drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Araraquara to Lavras?
In order: SP-310, SP-330, SP-147, SP-191, MG-290, BR-381 and BR-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Araraquara to Lavras?
Closest to the road: Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (museum, mile 25, 2 mi from the route); Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork (museum, mile 94, 2 mi from the route); Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (cathedral, mile 192, 0.6 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.