By road, Areguá and Passo do Lontra, Brazil are about 548 miles (882 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 14 min of driving. You cross from Paraguay into Brazil at about mile 298.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Bolivia and Paraguay.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Paraguay, Brazil. Advisory issued: Paraguay August 19, 2026; Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Paraguay: “Nearly all rural roads are unpaved and may be impassable during rainy periods and the rainy season from October to March.”
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 548 mi (882 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | D023 → PY02 → D009 → PY03 → PY08 → PY05 → BR-060 → BR-419 → BR-262 → MS-184 |
| Border crossing | about mile 298, Paraguay → Brazil |
| Regions on the route | Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción, Amambay, Mato Grosso do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Getting across the Paraguay–Brazil border
The route crosses at about mile 298, from Amambay into Mato Grosso do Sul. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| Entering Paraguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
| Driving in Paraguay | You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); U.S. State Department, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
On the road from Areguá to Passo do Lontra
PY08 (163 mi) and BR-262 (105 mi) carry about 49% of the 548 miles. The first 298 miles are in Paraguay; the last 250 are in Brazil. It runs through 6 regions: Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción, Amambay, Mato Grosso do Sul. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Areguá to Passo do Lontra: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Central |
| D023 | 3–12 | 9 | Central |
| PY02 | 12–20 | 8 | Central, Cordillera |
| connecting roads | 20–23 | 3 | Cordillera |
| D009 | 23–47 | 24 | Cordillera |
| connecting roads | 47–48 | 1 | Cordillera |
| PY03 | 48–111 | 63 | Cordillera, San Pedro |
| PY08 | 111–226 | 115 | San Pedro, Concepción |
| PY05 | 226–249 | 23 | Concepción |
| PY08 | 249–297 | 48 | Concepción, Amambay |
| BR-060 | 297–385 | 88 | Amambay, Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-419 | 385–437 | 52 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-262 | 437–542 | 105 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| MS-184 | 542–548 | 6 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
- Mile 15 of this route: Central → Cordillera (region line)
- Mile 52 of this route: Cordillera → San Pedro (region line)
- Mile 193 of this route: San Pedro → Concepción (region line)
- Mile 252 of this route: Concepción → Amambay (region line)
- Mile 298 of this route: Amambay → Mato Grosso do Sul (international border)
Where to stop on the way to Passo do Lontra
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Jardim (mile 352)
- Museums and history: Museo San Rafael (mile 7), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 23), Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Jardim (mile 352)
Museo San Rafael
On Francisco Caballero Álvarez street in Itauguá, the Museo San Rafael is a parish museum of colonial religious art and anthropology.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
Caacupé Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Caacupé, and its sanctuary of the Virgin of Caacupé, inaugurated in 1765, became a place of pilgrimage for many local believers.
Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Jardim
Also known as Jardim Cathedral, Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Jardim, created in 1981, in Mato Grosso do Sul.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Areguá to Passo do Lontra, Brazil?
About 13 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 548 miles.
How far is Passo do Lontra, Brazil from Areguá by car?
About 548 miles (882 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.
Where does the Areguá to Passo do Lontra drive cross the border?
At about mile 298, from Paraguay into Brazil.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Areguá into Brazil?
Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 06, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Areguá to Passo do Lontra drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Areguá to Passo do Lontra?
In order: D023, PY02, D009, PY03, PY08, PY05, BR-060, BR-419, BR-262 and MS-184. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Areguá to Passo do Lontra?
Closest to the road: Museo San Rafael (museum, mile 7, 3 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (cathedral, mile 23, 1 mi from the route); Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Jardim (cathedral, mile 352, 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.