By road, Asunción and Ponta Grossa, Brazil are about 544 miles (876 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 46 min of driving. You cross from Paraguay into Brazil at about mile 207.
- 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: “Intercity highway maintenance is not equal to U.S. standards.”
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 544 mi (876 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY02 → PY02 V → BR-277 → BR-373 → BR-376 |
| Border crossing | about mile 207, Paraguay → Brazil |
| Regions on the route | Asunción, Central, Cordillera, Caaguazú, Alto Paraná, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Brazil
The route crosses at about mile 207, from Alto Paraná into Paraná. 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 Asunción to Ponta Grossa
BR-277 (266 mi) and PY02 (189 mi) carry about 84% of the 544 miles. The first 207 miles are in Paraguay; the last 337 are in Brazil. It runs through 6 regions: Asunción, Central, Cordillera, Caaguazú, Alto Paraná, Paraná. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Asunción to Ponta Grossa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Asunción |
| PY02 | 2–9 | 7 | Asunción, Central |
| connecting roads | 9–10 | 1 | Central |
| PY02 V | 10–25 | 15 | Central |
| PY02 | 25–207 | 182 | Central, Cordillera, Caaguazú, Alto Paraná |
| BR-277 | 207–473 | 266 | Paraná |
| BR-373 | 473–534 | 61 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 534–537 | 3 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 537–541 | 4 | Paraná |
| local roads | 541–544 | 3 | Paraná |
- Mile 7 of this route: Asunción → Central (region line)
- Mile 28 of this route: Central → Cordillera (region line)
- Mile 62 of this route: Cordillera → Caaguazú (region line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Caaguazú → Alto Paraná (region line)
- Mile 207 of this route: Alto Paraná → Paraná (international border)
Where to stop on the way to Ponta Grossa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Lawrence Cathedral, San Lorenzo (mile 10), Museo San Rafael (mile 21)
- Nature and outdoors: Saltos del Monday (mile 205)
- Museums and history: St. Lawrence Cathedral, San Lorenzo (mile 10), Museo San Rafael (mile 21), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 36), Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (mile 294), Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 444), Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 444)
St. Lawrence Cathedral, San Lorenzo
Dating from the early 20th century, St. Lawrence Cathedral in San Lorenzo took roughly 50 years to complete.
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.
Saltos del Monday
The Monday Falls drop roughly 45 meters over a front about 120 meters wide inside a municipal park in Presidente Franco District, Alto Paraná, Paraguay.
Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel
Cascavel's Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Apparition is the Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cascavel in Paraná; the parish dates from June 10, 1952.
Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava
In the center of Guarapuava, Paraná, the historic Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava now houses the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava.
Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava
Local history is the focus at the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava, in central Guarapuava, Paraná, whose collection also includes objects used by Indigenous groups who once lived in the region.
When you get to Ponta Grossa
Casa da Memória Paraná
In Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Casa da Memória Paraná is a museum and memorial that documents the history of the city, the Campos Gerais region and the state.
Museu Campos Gerais
Run by the State University of Ponta Grossa, Museu Campos Gerais works to preserve the cultural heritage of Paraná's Campos Gerais region.
St. Ann Cathedral, Ponta Grossa
St. Ann Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Ponta Grossa, in Paraná state in southern Brazil.
More drives to Ponta Grossa
- Piracicaba to Ponta Grossa
- Jundiaí to Ponta Grossa
- Santos to Ponta Grossa
- Mogi das Cruzes to Ponta Grossa
- São José dos Campos to Ponta Grossa
- Porto Alegre to Ponta Grossa
More drives from Asunción
- Asunción to Pedro Juan Caballero
- Asunción to Ciudad del Este
- Asunción to Posadas, Argentina
- Asunción to Campo Grande, Brazil
- Asunción to Londrina, Brazil
- Asunción to Maringá, Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Asunción to Ponta Grossa, Brazil?
About 11 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
How far is Ponta Grossa, 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 Ponta Grossa drive cross the border?
At about mile 207, 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 Ponta Grossa, 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 Ponta Grossa?
In order: PY02, PY02 V, BR-277, BR-373 and BR-376. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Asunción to Ponta Grossa?
Closest to the road: St. Lawrence Cathedral, San Lorenzo (cathedral, mile 10, 0.0 mi from the route); Museo San Rafael (museum, mile 21, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (cathedral, mile 36, 1 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.