Bauru to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay is about 547 road miles (881 km): roughly 10 h 49 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Brazil into Paraguay at about mile 547.
- 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 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
- 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, Paraguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Paraguay August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
- Paraguay: “Intercity highway maintenance is not equal to U.S. standards.”
| Distance | 547 mi (881 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-225 → SP-327 → SP-270 → BR-267 → MS-395 → MS-134 → BR-376 → BR-163 → BR-463 |
| Border crossing | about mile 547, Brazil → Paraguay |
| Regions on the route | São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Amambay |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The border on the way to Pedro Juan Caballero
The route crosses at about mile 547, from Mato Grosso do Sul into Amambay. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Paraguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Paraguay | You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. |
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| The car, entering Paraguay | The State Department notes that Paraguay doesn't require vehicle insurance. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Bauru to Pedro Juan Caballero is like
SP-270 (169 mi) and BR-376 (109 mi) carry about 51% of the 547 miles. The first 547 miles are in Brazil; the last 0 are in Paraguay. It runs through 3 regions: São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Amambay. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Bauru and Pedro Juan Caballero
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 4–5 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 5–55 | 50 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 55–76 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 76–245 | 169 | São Paulo |
| BR-267 | 245–263 | 18 | São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul |
| connecting roads | 263–264 | 1 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| MS-395 | 264–322 | 58 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| MS-134 | 322–357 | 35 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| connecting roads | 357–358 | 1 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-376 | 358–467 | 109 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-163 | 467–475 | 8 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-463 | 475–546 | 71 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| local roads | 546–547 | 1 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
- Mile 247 of this route: São Paulo → Mato Grosso do Sul (region line)
- Mile 547 of this route: Mato Grosso do Sul → Amambay (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Bauru and Pedro Juan Caballero
Estação de Assis
Assis's railway station joined the company's trunk line in 1914 and got its current building in 1926; the original station was adapted as housing for traffic staff in 1927.
Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis
Assis's museum of primitive (naïve) art, founded by José Nazareno Mimessi, sits inside Parque do Buracão, an ecological park, in its own climate-controlled building opened in 1999. It is run by the city's culture department.
Teatro Municipal Procópio Ferreira
Named after actor Procópio Ferreira, this municipal theater in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo state, is the city's most-used public venue.
Museu Histórico de Dourados
Museu Histórico de Dourados is a history museum in the city of Dourados, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bauru to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay?
About 10 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 547 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bauru to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay?
About 547 miles (881 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.
Where does the Bauru to Pedro Juan Caballero drive cross the border?
At about mile 547, from Brazil into Paraguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Bauru into Paraguay?
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. (U.S. State Department, updated September 17, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Bauru to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. 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 Bauru to Pedro Juan Caballero use?
In order: SP-225, SP-327, SP-270, BR-267, MS-395, MS-134, BR-376, BR-163 and BR-463. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Bauru and Pedro Juan Caballero?
Closest to the road: Estação de Assis (museum, mile 116, 2 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis (museum, mile 116, 2 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal Procópio Ferreira (theater, mile 190, 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.