Plan on about 11 h 28 min of driving for the 512-mile (824 km) trip from Barreiras to Alagoinhas, before any stops.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 512 mi (824 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-242 → BR-116 → BR-324 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Barreiras–Alagoinhas drive in a few lines
BR-242 (418 mi) and BR-116 (43 mi) carry about 90% of the 512 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Barreiras to Alagoinhas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-242 | 1–419 | 418 | Bahia |
| BR-116 | 419–462 | 43 | Bahia |
| local roads | 462–467 | 5 | Bahia |
| BR-324 | 467–477 | 10 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 477–507 | 30 | Bahia |
| local roads | 507–512 | 5 | Bahia |
What to see on the way from Barreiras to Alagoinhas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Natural Municipal do Morro do Pai Inácio (mile 275)
- Nature and outdoors: Chapada Diamantina National Park (mile 264), Parque Natural Municipal do Morro do Pai Inácio (mile 275)
Chapada Diamantina National Park
Rugged terrain covered mostly by Caatinga vegetation defines Chapada Diamantina National Park, a protected area in the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia.
Parque Natural Municipal do Morro do Pai Inácio
Created in 2015 in Palmeiras, Bahia, this municipal nature park protects the area around Morro do Pai Inácio and reopened to visitors in December 2020.
Municipal Market of Feira de Santana
Also known as the Market of Popular Arts, the Municipal Market of Feira de Santana is a public market commissioned by the city in 1901 and opened in 1915.
More drives to Alagoinhas
- Porto Seguro to Alagoinhas
- Teixeira de Freitas to Alagoinhas
- Ilhéus to Alagoinhas
- Arapiraca to Alagoinhas
- Olinda to Alagoinhas
- João Pessoa to Alagoinhas
From Barreiras to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Barreiras to Alagoinhas?
About 11 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 512 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barreiras to Alagoinhas?
About 512 miles (824 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Barreiras to Alagoinhas drive?
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 Barreiras to Alagoinhas use?
In order: BR-242, BR-116, BR-324 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Barreiras and Alagoinhas?
Closest to the road: Chapada Diamantina National Park (national park, mile 264, 4 mi from the route); Parque Natural Municipal do Morro do Pai Inácio (municipal nature park, mile 275, 0.5 mi from the route); Municipal Market of Feira de Santana (market, mile 463, 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.