Plan on about 11 h 26 min of driving for the 527-mile (848 km) trip from Botucatu to Itabira, before any 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 527 mi (848 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-255 → SP-330 → SP-334 → SP-351 → MG-050 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → MG-434 → MG-129 → AMG-1210 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Botucatu to Itabira is like
MG-050 (216 mi) and SP-255 (127 mi) carry about 65% of the 527 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Botucatu to Itabira
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 1–16 | 15 | São Paulo |
| SP-255 | 16–143 | 127 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 143–144 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 144–150 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-334 | 150–168 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 168–169 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-351 | 169–199 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 199–214 | 15 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 214–216 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 216–432 | 216 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 432–447 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 447–455 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 455–457 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 457–465 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 465–468 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 468–503 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 503–504 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-434 | 504–516 | 12 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 516–519 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1210 | 519–525 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 525–527 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 202 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itabira
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 162), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 414), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 463)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 273)
- Museums and history: Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 48), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 92), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 162), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 391), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 414), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 463), Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira (mile 464)
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Jaú's Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is the seat of the Diocese of Jaú and the church of a parish created on August 15, 1853.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Built in 1914, the mansion that houses Araraquara's Casa da Cultura is protected by CONDEPHAAT, São Paulo's heritage council. Inside are historical collections and a small theater.
Museu Casa de Portinari
In Brodowski, Candido Portinari's childhood home is now the Museu Casa de Portinari, where the painter often returned to stay with family. Inside are several of his works, mostly murals painted in fresco and tempera.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
In Itaúna, Minas Gerais, this municipal museum occupies the old railway station, which served trains from its opening in 1917 until passenger service through the town ended in 1986.
Vale Verde
Vale Verde Parque Ecológico sits in the municipality of Betim, Minas Gerais, on a farm with a still where Cachaça Vale Verde is produced.
Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Museum of Morphological Sciences at the Federal University of Minas Gerais' Institute of Biological Sciences is a science museum focused on people, health and science education for the public.
Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira
In Belo Horizonte, the Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira covers Brazil's role in World War II, with a focus on soldiers from Minas Gerais sent to Italy, including the taking of Montese.
When you get to Itabira
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Itabira
Known locally as Itabira Cathedral, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the municipality of Itabira, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Itabira
- Sete Lagoas to Itabira
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itabira
- Barbacena to Itabira
- Juiz de Fora to Itabira
- Araxá to Itabira
- Petrópolis to Itabira
From Botucatu to other places in Brazil
- Botucatu to Araguari
- Botucatu to Ituiutaba
- Botucatu to Paranapiacaba
- Botucatu to Cubatão
- Botucatu to Itanhaém
- Botucatu to Guaratinguetá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Botucatu to Itabira?
About 11 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 527 miles.
What is the driving distance from Botucatu to Itabira?
About 527 miles (848 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 Botucatu to Itabira?
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 Botucatu to Itabira use?
In order: SP-300, SP-255, SP-330, SP-334, SP-351, MG-050, BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, MG-434, MG-129 and AMG-1210. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Botucatu to Itabira?
Closest to the road: Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 162, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 414, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (museum, mile 463, 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.