The Wayro route from Asunción to Campo Grande, Brazil is 497 miles (800 km), about 12 h 12 min of driving without stops. You cross from Paraguay into Brazil at about mile 284.
- 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 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: “Driving or traveling at night is not advisable outside of Asuncion”
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 497 mi (800 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY03 → PY08 → PY05 → BR-463 → BR-163 |
| Border crossing | about mile 284, Paraguay → Brazil |
| Regions on the route | Asunción, Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción, Amambay, Mato Grosso do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Crossing from Paraguay into Brazil
The route crosses at about mile 284, 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.
Driving Asunción to Campo Grande: the shape of the trip
BR-163 (131 mi) and PY08 (114 mi) carry about 49% of the 497 miles. The first 284 miles are in Paraguay; the last 213 are in Brazil. It runs through 7 regions: Asunción, Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción, Amambay, Mato Grosso do Sul. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Asunción to Campo Grande
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Asunción |
| PY03 | 2–107 | 105 | Asunción, Central, Cordillera, San Pedro |
| PY08 | 107–221 | 114 | San Pedro, Concepción |
| PY05 | 221–285 | 64 | Concepción, Amambay, Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-463 | 285–355 | 70 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-163 | 355–486 | 131 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| local roads | 486–497 | 11 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
- Mile 7 of this route: Asunción → Central (region line)
- Mile 19 of this route: Central → Cordillera (region line)
- Mile 48 of this route: Cordillera → San Pedro (region line)
- Mile 189 of this route: San Pedro → Concepción (region line)
- Mile 246 of this route: Concepción → Amambay (region line)
- Mile 284 of this route: Amambay → Mato Grosso do Sul (international border)
What to see on the way from Asunción to Campo Grande
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Corá National Park (mile 263)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro Corá National Park (mile 263)
- Museums and history: Museo del Barro (mile 7), Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (mile 9), Museu Histórico de Dourados (mile 354), José Antônio Pereira Museum (mile 490)
Museo del Barro
On the outskirts of Asunción, Museo del Barro began as a private traveling collection and found a permanent home after seven years.
Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano
At Conmebol's headquarters in Luque, the Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano opened in 2009 and shows over 1,800 objects on the history of South American soccer across three halls.
Cerro Corá National Park
In Amambay Department, 45 km from Pedro Juan Caballero and the border with Brazil, Cerro Corá National Park protects about 13,685 acres.
Museu Histórico de Dourados
Museu Histórico de Dourados is a history museum in the city of Dourados, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
José Antônio Pereira Museum
Named for Campo Grande's founder, the José Antônio Pereira Museum (Museu José Antônio Pereira) is a museum in the city of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul.
Arriving in Campo Grande
Pantanal Aquarium
The BioParque Pantanal, an aquarium on Avenida Afonso Pena in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, opened on March 28, 2022, next to Parque das Nações Indígenas.
Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira
Campo Grande's Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira, or FEB Museum, tells the story of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force's campaign in the frozen fields of Italy during World War II.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Abbey and St. Anthony, Campo Grande
Known as Campo Grande Cathedral, this Catholic cathedral serves as the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Campo Grande.
More drives from Asunción
- Asunción to Pedro Juan Caballero
- Asunción to Ciudad del Este
- Asunción to Posadas, Argentina
- Asunción to Londrina, Brazil
- Asunción to Maringá, Brazil
- Asunción to Ponta Grossa, Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Asunción to Campo Grande, Brazil?
About 12 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 497 miles.
What is the driving distance from Asunción to Campo Grande, Brazil?
About 497 miles (800 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 Asunción to Campo Grande drive cross the border?
At about mile 284, from Paraguay into Brazil.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Asunción 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 Asunción to Campo Grande 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 Asunción to Campo Grande?
In order: PY03, PY08, PY05, BR-463 and BR-163. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Asunción and Campo Grande?
Closest to the road: Museo del Barro (museum, mile 7, 2 mi from the route); Cerro Corá National Park (national park, mile 263, 0.7 mi from the route); José Antônio Pereira Museum (museum, mile 490, 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.