Plan on about 4 h 13 min of driving for the 188-mile (302 km) trip from Bauru to Poços de Caldas, 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.”
| Distance | 188 mi (302 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-225 → SP-255 → SP-344 → SP-342 → BR-267 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Bauru to Poços de Caldas is like
SP-225 (137 mi) and SP-344 (14 mi) carry about 80% of the 188 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Bauru to Poços de Caldas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 6–33 | 27 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 33–34 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-255 | 34–37 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 37–147 | 110 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 147–148 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-344 | 148–162 | 14 | São Paulo |
| SP-342 | 162–176 | 14 | São Paulo |
| BR-267 | 176–184 | 8 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 184–188 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 178 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Poços de Caldas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Castelo Furlani (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 33), Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (mile 162)
Castelo Furlani
Castelo Furlani is a castle in Pederneiras, São Paulo state, designed by Fausto Furlani, an engineer born in Trento in 1876.
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Jaú's Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is the seat of the Diocese of Jaú and the church of a parish created on August 15, 1853.
Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista
The Cathedral of São João Batista is the seat and main church of the Diocese of São João da Boa Vista.
Once you reach Poços de Caldas
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
Built in 1937 on the site of the original parish church, the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health (Basílica de Nossa Senhora da Saúde) is a Catholic church in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Poços de Caldas
- Limeira to Poços de Caldas
- Campinas to Poços de Caldas
- São Carlos to Poços de Caldas
- Jundiaí to Poços de Caldas
- Araraquara to Poços de Caldas
- Bragança Paulista to Poços de Caldas
From Bauru to other places in Brazil
- Bauru to Franca
- Bauru to Araxá
- Bauru to Limeira
- Bauru to Mogi Guaçu
- Bauru to Bragança Paulista
- Bauru to Paranapiacaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bauru to Poços de Caldas?
About 4 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 188 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bauru to Poços de Caldas?
About 188 miles (302 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 Bauru to Poços de Caldas?
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 Bauru to Poços de Caldas use?
In order: SP-225, SP-255, SP-344, SP-342 and BR-267. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Bauru and Poços de Caldas?
Closest to the road: Castelo Furlani (castle, mile 19, 0.8 mi from the route); Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (cathedral, mile 33, 1 mi from the route); Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (cathedral, mile 162, 1 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.