The Wayro route from Barretos to Itabira is 424 miles (683 km), about 9 h 20 min of driving without 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 424 mi (683 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-425 → SP-345 → MG-444 → MG-344 → MG-050 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → MG-434 → MG-129 → AMG-1210 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Barretos to Itabira: the shape of the trip
MG-050 (195 mi) and SP-345 (92 mi) carry about 68% of the 424 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Barretos and Itabira
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-425 | 3–12 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-345 | 12–104 | 92 | São Paulo |
| MG-444 | 104–119 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-344 | 119–135 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 135–330 | 195 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 330–331 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 331–345 | 14 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 345–353 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 353–355 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 355–363 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 363–365 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 365–401 | 36 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-434 | 401–414 | 13 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 414–417 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1210 | 417–423 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 423–424 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 104 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Barretos and Itabira
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 313)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 171)
- Museums and history: José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum (mile 81), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 290), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 313), Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (mile 349), Casa de Cacos (mile 350), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (mile 360)
José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum
Franca's municipal history museum opened to the public in 1959 and bears the name of its first director, journalist José Chiachiri. Its eclectic collection, donated piece by piece by local residents, ranges from antique furniture to parts of the city's old animal-drawn tram.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
In Itaúna, Minas Gerais, this municipal museum occupies the old railway station, which served trains from its opening in 1917 until passenger service through the town ended in 1986.
Vale Verde
Vale Verde Parque Ecológico sits in the municipality of Betim, Minas Gerais, on a farm with a still where Cachaça Vale Verde is produced.
Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture
Known locally as Casa do Registro, the Casa da Cultura Nair Mendes Moreira is an 18th-century house in Contagem. Local tradition links it to a Portuguese Crown post that counted goods and checked tax payments.
Casa de Cacos
Casa de Cacos in Contagem is a museum and an example of fantastic architecture, built and decorated entirely by geologist Carlos Luís de Almeida and considered the only one of its kind in Brazil.
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer in an organic modern style, the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a chapel in the Pampulha area of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
Once you reach Itabira
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Itabira
Known locally as Itabira Cathedral, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the municipality of Itabira, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Itabira
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- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itabira
- Barbacena to Itabira
- Juiz de Fora to Itabira
- Araxá to Itabira
- Petrópolis to Itabira
From Barretos to other places in Brazil
- Barretos to Assis
- Barretos to Ourinhos
- Barretos to Paranapiacaba
- Barretos to Itanhaém
- Barretos to Guaratinguetá
- Barretos to Penedo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barretos to Itabira?
About 9 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 424 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barretos to Itabira?
About 424 miles (683 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 Barretos to Itabira?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Barretos to Itabira?
In order: SP-425, SP-345, MG-444, MG-344, MG-050, BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, MG-434, MG-129 and AMG-1210. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barretos to Itabira?
Closest to the road: Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 171, 1 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 313, 0.6 mi from the route); Vale Verde (distillery, mile 335, 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.