By road, Asunción and Passo do Lontra, Brazil are about 544 miles (876 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 19 min of driving. You cross from Paraguay into Brazil at about mile 295.
- 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: “Intercity highway maintenance is not equal to U.S. standards.”
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 544 mi (876 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY03 → PY08 → PY05 → BR-060 → BR-419 → BR-262 → MS-184 |
| Border crossing | about mile 295, Paraguay → Brazil |
| Regions on the route | Asunción, Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción, Amambay, Mato Grosso do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Brazil
The route crosses at about mile 295, 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.
The Asunción–Passo do Lontra drive in a few lines
PY08 (162 mi) and BR-262 (106 mi) carry about 49% of the 544 miles. The first 295 miles are in Paraguay; the last 249 are in Brazil. It runs through 7 regions: Asunción, Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción, Amambay, Mato Grosso do Sul. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Asunción to Passo do Lontra
| 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 | 221–245 | 24 | Concepción |
| PY08 | 245–293 | 48 | Concepción, Amambay |
| BR-060 | 293–381 | 88 | Amambay, Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-419 | 381–433 | 52 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-262 | 433–539 | 106 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| MS-184 | 539–544 | 5 | 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 248 of this route: Concepción → Amambay (region line)
- Mile 295 of this route: Amambay → Mato Grosso do Sul (international border)
What to see on the way from Asunción to Passo do Lontra
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Jardim (mile 347)
- Museums and history: Museo del Barro (mile 7), Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (mile 9), Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Jardim (mile 347)
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.
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 is the drive from Asunción to Passo do Lontra, Brazil?
About 13 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
How far is Passo do Lontra, Brazil from Asunción by car?
About 544 miles (876 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 Passo do Lontra drive cross the border?
At about mile 295, 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Asunción to Passo do Lontra, Brazil?
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 Passo do Lontra?
In order: 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 Asunción to Passo do Lontra?
Closest to the road: Museo del Barro (museum, mile 7, 2 mi from the route); Museo del Fútbol Sudamericano (museum, mile 9, 2 mi from the route); Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Jardim (cathedral, mile 347, 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.