Plan on about 12 h 56 min of driving for the 517-mile (832 km) trip from Belo Horizonte to Anápolis, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Brasilia's Satellite cities.
- 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. 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 | 517 mi (832 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → DF-290 → BR-060 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Goiás, Distrito Federal |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Belo Horizonte to Anápolis is like
BR-040 (429 mi) and BR-060 (57 mi) carry about 94% of the 517 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, Goiás, Distrito Federal. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Belo Horizonte to Anápolis
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 6–435 | 429 | Minas Gerais, Goiás |
| DF-290 | 435–456 | 21 | Goiás, Distrito Federal |
| BR-060 | 456–513 | 57 | Goiás |
| local roads | 513–517 | 4 | Goiás |
- Mile 342 of this route: Minas Gerais → Goiás (state line)
- Mile 440 of this route: Goiás → Distrito Federal (state line)
- Mile 455 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Anápolis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja Matriz de Paracatu (mile 311)
- Museums and history: Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (mile 10), Igreja Matriz de Paracatu (mile 311)
- With kids: Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte (mile 11)
Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center
The Centro Cultural Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho is a public museum set in three historic buildings in Contagem, remnants of the town's original Portuguese Crown tax post.
Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte
Opened in January 1959 in the Pampulha area, the Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte is one of the city's main visitor attractions.
Igreja Matriz de Paracatu
Paracatu's Igreja Matriz stands out among 18th-century churches of Minas Gerais: it has no towers, the only mother church in the state built that way.
More drives to Anápolis
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- Franca to Anápolis
- Ribeirão Preto to Anápolis
- Piracicaba to Anápolis
- Campinas to Anápolis
From Belo Horizonte to other places in Brazil
- Belo Horizonte to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Belo Horizonte to Juiz de Fora
- Belo Horizonte to Muriaé
- Belo Horizonte to Passos
- Belo Horizonte to Araxá
- Belo Horizonte to Itaperuna
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Belo Horizonte to Anápolis?
About 12 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 517 miles.
What is the driving distance from Belo Horizonte to Anápolis?
About 517 miles (832 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 Belo Horizonte to Anápolis drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Brasilia's Satellite cities). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Belo Horizonte to Anápolis?
In order: BR-040, DF-290 and BR-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Belo Horizonte to Anápolis?
Closest to the road: Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (museum, mile 10, 2 mi from the route); Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte (zoo, mile 11, 3 mi from the route); Igreja Matriz de Paracatu (cathedral, mile 311, 0.7 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.