Belo Horizonte to Itaúnas is about 406 road miles (653 km): roughly 10 h 57 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 406 mi (653 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-259 → ES-320 → ES-220 → BR-342 → ES-422 → ES-010 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Belo Horizonte to Itaúnas: the shape of the trip
BR-381 (270 mi) and BR-259 (43 mi) carry about 77% of the 406 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Belo Horizonte to Itaúnas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 6–119 | 113 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 119–129 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 129–196 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-259 | 196–239 | 43 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 239–290 | 51 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 290–294 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-320 | 294–302 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-220 | 302–332 | 30 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-342 | 332–339 | 7 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-381 | 339–378 | 39 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 378–382 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-422 | 382–393 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-010 | 393–405 | 12 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 405–406 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 288 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itaúnas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 124), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 378)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 124), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 196), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 378)
Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano
Inaugurated in 1993, Saint Sebastian Cathedral in Coronel Fabriciano, Minas Gerais, shares the role of seat of the Diocese of Itabira-Fabriciano with Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in Itabira.
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
In Itaúnas itself
Itaúnas State Park
In northern Espírito Santo, Itaúnas State Park protects the lower Itaúnas River along with a strip of marshes, dunes and Atlantic beaches.
More drives to Itaúnas
- Serra to Itaúnas
- Cariacica to Itaúnas
- Vitória to Itaúnas
- Vila Velha to Itaúnas
- Guarapari to Itaúnas
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas
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 is the drive from Belo Horizonte to Itaúnas?
About 10 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 406 miles.
How far is Itaúnas from Belo Horizonte by car?
About 406 miles (653 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 Belo Horizonte to Itaúnas?
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 Belo Horizonte to Itaúnas use?
In order: BR-381, BR-259, ES-320, ES-220, BR-342, ES-422 and ES-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Belo Horizonte to Itaúnas?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 124, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (cathedral, mile 196, 2 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 378, 0.9 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.