Plan on about 10 h 59 min of driving for the 409-mile (659 km) trip from Araxá to Muriaé, before any 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 409 mi (659 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-146 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → BR-356 → AMG-1730 → MG-262 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Araxá to Muriaé is like
BR-262 (205 mi) and BR-356 (80 mi) carry about 70% of the 409 miles. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Araxá to Muriaé
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-146 | 1–5 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 5–210 | 205 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 210–218 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 218–221 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 221–237 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 237–277 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 277–280 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1730 | 280–285 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 285–287 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 287–325 | 38 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 325–329 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 329–365 | 36 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 365–366 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 366–406 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 406–409 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
Stops between Araxá and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa Guignard museum (mile 280), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (mile 286), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 329)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Rola-Moça State Park (mile 230)
- Museums and history: Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (mile 101), Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (mile 214), Casa Guignard museum (mile 280), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (mile 286), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 329)
Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz
In the town of Luz, Minas Gerais, the diocesan Cathedral of Our Lady of Light is regarded as the town's leading cultural landmark and was listed as historic heritage in November 2016.
Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture
Known locally as Casa do Registro, the Casa da Cultura Nair Mendes Moreira is an 18th-century house in Contagem. Local tradition links it to a Portuguese Crown post that counted goods and checked tax payments.
Serra do Rola-Moça State Park
On the edge of metropolitan Belo Horizonte, Serra do Rola-Moça State Park protects rugged ridges of the Espinhaço range where cerrado savanna meets Atlantic Forest.
Casa Guignard museum
Officially opened in 1986 in Ouro Preto, the Museu Casa Guignard holds works by painter and draftsman Alberto da Veiga Guignard, who featured the town in many of them.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos
Built between 1752 and 1758, Mariana's Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos has a ceiling painting attributed to the artist Manoel da Costa Ataíde.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
From Araxá to other places in Brazil
- Araxá to Paranapiacaba
- Araxá to Itanhaém
- Araxá to Penedo
- Araxá to Barra do Piraí
- Araxá to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Araxá to Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Araxá to Muriaé?
About 10 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 409 miles.
What is the driving distance from Araxá to Muriaé?
About 409 miles (659 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 Araxá to Muriaé?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Araxá to Muriaé?
In order: BR-146, BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, BR-356, AMG-1730, MG-262 and BR-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Araxá to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Casa Guignard museum (museum, mile 280, 0.2 mi from the route); Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (church, mile 286, 1 mi from the route); Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 329, 0.5 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.