Bagé to Francisco Beltrão is about 444 road miles (715 km): roughly 10 h 43 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 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: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 444 mi (715 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-153 → BR-392 → BR-158 → BR-386 → SC-160 → PR-180 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Bagé–Francisco Beltrão drive in a few lines
BR-158 (189 mi) and BR-153 (73 mi) carry about 59% of the 444 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Bagé to Francisco Beltrão, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-153 | 6–79 | 73 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 79–144 | 65 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 144–147 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 147–303 | 156 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-386 | 303–349 | 46 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 349–382 | 33 | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 382–391 | 9 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 391–393 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-160 | 393–416 | 23 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 416–418 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| PR-180 | 418–437 | 19 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| local roads | 437–444 | 7 | Paraná |
- Mile 350 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Santa Catarina (state line)
- Mile 419 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
What to see on the way from Bagé to Francisco Beltrão
Forte de D. Pedro II de Caçapava
North of the town of Caçapava do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul, Forte de D. Pedro II de Caçapava is a fort listed as protected heritage by IPHAN, Brazil's national heritage institute.
Museum Vincente Pallotti
On Avenida Presidente Vargas in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, the Vicente Pallotti Museum shares a complex with Palotina College.
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
Seat of the Archdiocese of Santa Maria in Rio Grande do Sul, this eclectic cathedral mixes neo-Baroque and neoclassical styles; construction started in 1902 under parish priest Caetano Pagliuca, and it opened in 1909.
Museu Erico Verissimo
In Cruz Alta, the house and museum of writer Érico Veríssimo (Casa e Museu Érico Veríssimo) displays his personal belongings, books, photos, drafts and original manuscripts.
More drives to Francisco Beltrão
- Ourinhos to Francisco Beltrão
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- Itu to Francisco Beltrão
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- Piracicaba to Francisco Beltrão
- Três Lagoas to Francisco Beltrão
From Bagé to other places in Brazil
- Bagé to Erechim
- Bagé to Tubarão
- Bagé to Chuí
- Bagé to Paysandú, Uruguay
- Bagé to Mercedes, Uruguay
- Bagé to Durazno, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bagé to Francisco Beltrão?
About 10 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bagé to Francisco Beltrão?
About 444 miles (715 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 Bagé to Francisco Beltrão?
The U.S. State Department rates 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.
What roads does the drive from Bagé to Francisco Beltrão use?
In order: BR-153, BR-392, BR-158, BR-386, SC-160 and PR-180. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Bagé to Francisco Beltrão?
Closest to the road: Forte de D. Pedro II de Caçapava (fort, mile 87, 1 mi from the route); Museum Vincente Pallotti (museum, mile 147, 1 mi from the route); Museu Erico Verissimo (museum, mile 227, 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.