Bento Gonçalves to Chuí is about 388 road miles (624 km): roughly 8 h 51 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 388 mi (624 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-470 → ERS-446 → ERS-122 → ERS-240 → BR-116 → BR-392 → BR-471 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Bento Gonçalves to Chuí drive plays out
BR-471 (135 mi) and BR-116 (113 mi) carry about 64% of the 388 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Bento Gonçalves to Chuí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-470 | 1–10 | 9 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-446 | 10–19 | 9 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-122 | 19–43 | 24 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-240 | 43–52 | 9 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 52–165 | 113 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 165–225 | 60 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 225–227 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 227–253 | 26 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 253–388 | 135 | Rio Grande do Sul |
Where to stop on the way to Chuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 166)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Ventoso (mile 17), Jacuí Delta State Park (mile 78)
- Museums and history: Casa da Feitoria Velha - Atual Museu do Imigrante (mile 53), Museu da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (mile 72), Farol Santander Porto Alegre (mile 73), Estância das Pedras Brancas (mile 85), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 166), Catedral São Francisco de Paula (mile 231), Museu da Baronesa (mile 231)
Salto Ventoso
Salto Ventoso is a waterfall in Farroupilha, Brazil, and a tourist attraction of regional importance.
Casa da Feitoria Velha - Atual Museu do Imigrante
The Casa da Feitoria in São Leopoldo, in the Rio dos Sinos valley, housed a royal hemp-linen farm from 1788 until March 1824 and is also known as the Casa do Imigrante.
Museu da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
The Museu da UFRGS is an interdisciplinary university museum in Porto Alegre covering science, technology, history, society, art, and culture, with activities for the general public.
Farol Santander Porto Alegre
Formerly Santander Cultural, Farol Santander Porto Alegre is a cultural center run by Banco Santander in a historic building on Alfândega Square.
Jacuí Delta State Park
Created in 1976, Jacuí Delta State Park (Parque Estadual Delta do Jacuí) protects the delta between Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul and nearby towns, where fishers from Ilha da Pintada still practice traditional fishing.
Estância das Pedras Brancas
Estância das Pedras Brancas is a historic ranch tied to the history of Rio Grande do Sul and the town of Guaíba. Its first owner was Antônio Ferreira Leitão.
Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves
Created by state decree in 1972 and linked to Rio Grande do Sul's culture department, this historic park stands on the old Sesmaria do Cristal, land once granted to the father of Farroupilha leader Bento Gonçalves da Silva.
Catedral São Francisco de Paula
Seat of the Archdiocese of Pelotas, the Catedral Metropolitana de Pelotas is a Catholic church in Rio Grande do Sul dedicated to Saint Francis of Paola.
Museu da Baronesa
Opened in 1982 and run by the Pelotas city culture department, Museu da Baronesa occupies a building listed as municipal heritage in 1985.
More drives to Chuí
- Bagé to Chuí
- Porto Alegre to Chuí
- São Leopoldo to Chuí
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Chuí
- Novo Hamburgo to Chuí
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Chuí
From Bento Gonçalves to other places in Brazil
- Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra
- Bento Gonçalves to Tubarão
- Bento Gonçalves to Santana do Livramento
- Bento Gonçalves to Mercedes, Argentina
- Bento Gonçalves to Maldonado, Uruguay
- Bento Gonçalves to Rivera, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Bento Gonçalves to Chuí?
About 8 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bento Gonçalves to Chuí?
About 388 miles (624 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 Bento Gonçalves to Chuí?
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 Bento Gonçalves to Chuí use?
In order: BR-470, ERS-446, ERS-122, ERS-240, BR-116, BR-392 and BR-471. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Bento Gonçalves and Chuí?
Closest to the road: Estância das Pedras Brancas (historic estate, mile 85, 2 mi from the route); Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (museum, mile 166, 0.5 mi from the route); Catedral São Francisco de Paula (cathedral, mile 231, 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.