Belo Horizonte to Vitória da Conquista is about 553 road miles (890 km): roughly 12 h 16 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 553 mi (890 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-135 → MGC-135 → LMG-653 → CMG-122 → BR-251 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Belo Horizonte–Vitória da Conquista drive in a few lines
BR-251 (195 mi) and BR-135 (158 mi) carry about 64% of the 553 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Bahia. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Belo Horizonte to Vitória da Conquista, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 6–74 | 68 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-135 | 74–232 | 158 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 232–235 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-135 | 235–259 | 24 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 259–260 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-653 | 260–267 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| CMG-122 | 267–273 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-251 | 273–468 | 195 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 468–549 | 81 | Minas Gerais, Bahia |
| local roads | 549–553 | 4 | Bahia |
- Mile 484 of this route: Minas Gerais → Bahia (state line)
What to see on the way from Belo Horizonte to Vitória da Conquista
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Trilha do Barão (mile 317)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Cabral State Park (mile 175)
- Museums and history: Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (mile 10), Basilica of St. Gerard Majella (mile 106), Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Montes Claros (mile 262), Trilha do Barão (mile 317)
- 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.
Basilica of St. Gerard Majella
Known locally as the Basilica of Curvelo, the Basilica of St. Gerard Majella is a Catholic church in Curvelo, in the state of Minas Gerais.
Serra do Cabral State Park
Serra do Cabral State Park is a state park in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Montes Claros
Also known as Montes Claros Cathedral, Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral is a Catholic church in the municipality of Montes Claros, in northern Minas Gerais.
Trilha do Barão
Trilha do Barão is a historic trail between Nova Friburgo and Cachoeiras de Macacu, offering two Atlantic Forest crossings past rivers, streams and waterfalls around Pico da Caledônia.
When you get to Vitória da Conquista
Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Seat of the Archdiocese of Vitória da Conquista, the Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias is the city's metropolitan cathedral and home of the parish of the same name.
Museu Regional de Vitória da Conquista
Founded in 1991 by the State University of Southwest Bahia, the Museu Regional de Vitória da Conquista is a history museum in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia.
More drives to Vitória da Conquista
From Belo Horizonte to other places in Brazil
- Belo Horizonte to Conselheiro Lafaiete
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Belo Horizonte to Vitória da Conquista?
About 12 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 553 miles.
What is the driving distance from Belo Horizonte to Vitória da Conquista?
About 553 miles (890 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 Vitória da Conquista?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Belo Horizonte to Vitória da Conquista?
In order: BR-040, BR-135, MGC-135, LMG-653, CMG-122, BR-251 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Belo Horizonte to Vitória da Conquista?
Closest to the road: Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (museum, mile 10, 2 mi from the route); Basilica of St. Gerard Majella (basilica, mile 106, 1 mi from the route); Trilha do Barão (historic site, mile 317, 0.2 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.