Barretos to Ubá is about 482 road miles (776 km): roughly 11 h 23 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 482 mi (776 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-425 → SP-345 → MG-444 → MG-344 → MG-050 → MG-164 → MG-260 → BR-494 → BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-040 → MG-448 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Barretos–Ubá drive in a few lines
MG-050 (129 mi) and SP-345 (92 mi) carry about 46% of the 482 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Barretos to Ubá
| 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 | 135–264 | 129 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-164 | 264–278 | 14 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 278–280 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-260 | 280–295 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 295–318 | 23 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 318–333 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 333–373 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 373–376 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 376–411 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 411–421 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-448 | 421–439 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 439–480 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 480–482 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 104 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Barretos and Ubá
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 171)
- Museums and history: José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum (mile 81), Museu de Arte Sacra (mile 375), Museu de Sant'Ana (mile 380)
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.
Historic center of São João del-Rei
São João del-Rei's historic center is the town's preserved colonial core, with churches, chapels, bridges, fountains, townhouses and street layouts dating from its 18th-century mining origins.
Museu de Arte Sacra
Inside São João del-Rei's former jail, the Museu de Arte Sacra holds about 450 religious objects, including liturgical vestments and sacred images, from local confraternities and orders.
Museu de Sant'Ana
Founded in 2014 by the Instituto Cultural Flávio Gutierrez, this Tiradentes art museum specializes in images of Saint Anne, with a collection of 291 statues.
More drives to Ubá
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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 does it take to drive from Barretos to Ubá?
About 11 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 482 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barretos to Ubá?
About 482 miles (776 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 Barretos to Ubá 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 Barretos to Ubá use?
In order: SP-425, SP-345, MG-444, MG-344, MG-050, MG-164, MG-260, BR-494, BR-381, BR-265, BR-040 and MG-448. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barretos to Ubá?
Closest to the road: Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 171, 1 mi from the route); Historic center of São João del-Rei (old town, mile 375, 2 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 375, 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.