Barra Mansa to Lavras is about 170 road miles (273 km): roughly 5 h 5 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 170 mi (273 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → RJ-161 → RJ-151 → LMG-814 → BR-267 → BR-383 → MGC-354 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Barra Mansa to Lavras drive plays out
BR-267 (36 mi) and MGC-354 (23 mi) carry about 35% of the 170 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Barra Mansa to Lavras: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 2–21 | 19 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 21–22 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-161 | 22–32 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-151 | 32–40 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 40–48 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| LMG-814 | 48–70 | 22 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 70–106 | 36 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 106–109 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-383 | 109–112 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 112–114 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 114–144 | 30 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-354 | 144–167 | 23 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 167–170 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 42 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Barra Mansa and Lavras
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Pedra Selada State Park
Pedra Selada State Park is a state park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
Arriving in Lavras
Museu Bi Moreira
On the historic campus of the Federal University of Lavras, Museu Bi Moreira holds around five thousand historical, ethnographic, archaeological and science-and-technology artifacts tied to the history of Lavras and the university.
More drives to Lavras
- Barbacena to Lavras
- Juiz de Fora to Lavras
- Teresópolis to Lavras
- Itu to Lavras
- Rio de Janeiro to Lavras
- Cubatão to Lavras
From Barra Mansa to other places in Brazil
- Barra Mansa to Trindade
- Barra Mansa to Caraguatatuba
- Barra Mansa to Paranapiacaba
- Barra Mansa to Itu
- Barra Mansa to Itanhaém
- Barra Mansa to Mogi Guaçu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barra Mansa to Lavras?
About 5 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 170 miles.
How far is Lavras from Barra Mansa by car?
About 170 miles (273 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 Barra Mansa to Lavras?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Barra Mansa to Lavras use?
In order: BR-116, RJ-161, RJ-151, LMG-814, BR-267, BR-383 and MGC-354. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Barra Mansa and Lavras?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 22, 8 mi from the route); Pedra Selada State Park (state park, mile 29, 7 mi from the route); Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park (nature park, mile 42, 3 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.