The Wayro route from Bento Gonçalves to Santana do Livramento is 319 miles (514 km), about 7 h 24 min of driving without stops.
- 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 | 319 mi (514 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-470 → RSC-453 → RSC-287 → BR-158 → BR-290 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Bento Gonçalves to Santana do Livramento: the shape of the trip
BR-158 (134 mi) and RSC-287 (95 mi) carry about 72% of the 319 miles. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Bento Gonçalves to Santana do Livramento
| 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 | 7–67 | 60 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-287 | 67–162 | 95 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 162–167 | 5 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 167–171 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 171–242 | 71 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 242–256 | 14 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 256–319 | 63 | Rio Grande do Sul |
Where to stop on the way to Santana do Livramento
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 169), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 170)
- Museums and history: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santa Cruz do Sul (mile 81), Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum (mile 105), Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 169), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 170)
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santa Cruz do Sul
Facing Getúlio Vargas Square in central Santa Cruz do Sul, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is the city's Roman Catholic cathedral.
Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum
In the town of Candelária, Rio Grande do Sul, the Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum is part of the Paleorrota Geopark and offers information about the region.
Aqueduto de Candelária
In Candelária, Rio Grande do Sul, the Aqueduto de Candelária stands in the Linha Curitiba area. It was commissioned by João Kochenborger, one of the first German immigrants to reach the municipality, in 1862.
Planetário Professor José Mariano da Rocha Filho
Founded in 1971 at the Federal University of Santa Maria, this planetarium seats 120 people and has used a Digistar 4 digital projector since 2011.
Educational Museum Gama D'Eça
The Gama D'Eça Educational Museum sits at Rua do Acampamento 81 in central Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul.
Museum Vincente Pallotti
On Avenida Presidente Vargas in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, the Vicente Pallotti Museum shares a complex with Palotina College.
More drives to Santana do Livramento
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Santana do Livramento
- Passo Fundo to Santana do Livramento
- São Leopoldo to Santana do Livramento
- Novo Hamburgo to Santana do Livramento
- Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento
- Erechim to Santana do Livramento
From Bento Gonçalves to other places in Brazil
- Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra
- Bento Gonçalves to Tubarão
- Bento Gonçalves to Chuí
- 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 Santana do Livramento?
About 7 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 319 miles.
How far is Santana do Livramento from Bento Gonçalves by car?
About 319 miles (514 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 Santana do Livramento drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Bento Gonçalves to Santana do Livramento?
In order: BR-470, RSC-453, RSC-287, BR-158 and BR-290. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Bento Gonçalves to Santana do Livramento?
Closest to the road: Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum (museum, mile 105, 1 mi from the route); Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (didactic museum, mile 169, 0.4 mi from the route); Museum Vincente Pallotti (museum, mile 170, 0.1 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.