Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra is about 551 road miles (887 km): roughly 12 h 24 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 551 mi (887 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-470 → RSC-453 → BR-386 → BR-153 → BR-158 → SC-160 → PR-180 → PR-483 → PR-182 → BR-163 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra
BR-163 (135 mi) and BR-386 (125 mi) carry about 47% of the 551 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-470 | 1–7 | 6 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-453 | 7–43 | 36 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-386 | 43–107 | 64 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-153 | 107–200 | 93 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-386 | 200–261 | 61 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 261–294 | 33 | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 294–303 | 9 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 303–305 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-160 | 305–328 | 23 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 328–330 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| PR-180 | 330–349 | 19 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| connecting roads | 349–353 | 4 | Paraná |
| PR-483 | 353–369 | 16 | Paraná |
| PR-182 | 369–414 | 45 | Paraná |
| BR-163 | 414–549 | 135 | Paraná |
| local roads | 549–551 | 2 | Paraná |
- Mile 262 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Santa Catarina (state line)
- Mile 331 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
What to see on the way from Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual do Papagaio-Charão (Ex-Parque Est. Rondinha) (mile 178)
- Museums and history: Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo (mile 487)
Parque Estadual do Papagaio-Charão (Ex-Parque Est. Rondinha)
Created in 1982 on 1,000 hectares, this Rio Grande do Sul state park (formerly Rondinha Forest Park) protects a transition between savanna and araucaria forest, home to the threatened red-spectacled parrot and the Butia paraguayensis palm.
Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo
In the center of Toledo, Paraná, Christ the King Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Diocese of Toledo in Brazil.
Teatro Municipal de Toledo
Teatro Municipal de Toledo is a public cultural venue in Toledo, western Paraná, used for performances such as those by the Toledo Chamber Orchestra.
More drives to Guaíra
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- Santa Maria, Brazil to Guaíra
- Guarapuava to Guaíra
- Ponta Grossa to Guaíra
- Curitiba to Guaíra
- Paranaguá to Guaíra
From Bento Gonçalves to other places in Brazil
- Bento Gonçalves to Tubarão
- Bento Gonçalves to Santana do Livramento
- Bento Gonçalves to Chuí
- Bento Gonçalves to Mercedes, Argentina
- Bento Gonçalves to Maldonado, Uruguay
- Bento Gonçalves to Rivera, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra?
About 12 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 551 miles.
How far is Guaíra from Bento Gonçalves by car?
About 551 miles (887 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 Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra 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: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra?
In order: BR-470, RSC-453, BR-386, BR-153, BR-158, SC-160, PR-180, PR-483, PR-182 and BR-163. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra?
Closest to the road: Parque Estadual do Papagaio-Charão (Ex-Parque Est. Rondinha) (state park, mile 178, 6 mi from the route); Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo (cathedral, mile 487, 2 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal de Toledo (theater, mile 487, 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.