The Wayro route from Brasília to Catalão is 196 miles (316 km), about 4 h 21 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Brasilia's Satellite cities.
- 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 196 mi (316 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | DF-003 → BR-040 → BR-050 |
| States on the route | Distrito Federal, Goiás |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
On the road from Brasília to Catalão
BR-050 (114 mi) and BR-040 (63 mi) carry about 90% of the 196 miles. It runs through 2 states: Distrito Federal, Goiás. Of the 2 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Brasília to Catalão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Distrito Federal |
| DF-003 | 1–17 | 16 | Distrito Federal |
| BR-040 | 17–80 | 63 | Distrito Federal, Goiás |
| BR-050 | 80–194 | 114 | Goiás |
| local roads | 194–196 | 2 | Goiás |
- Mile 21 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Brasília and Catalão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 7), Catetinho (mile 13)
- Museums and history: Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 7), Catetinho (mile 13)
Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga
The Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga occupies the former Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira Hospital, the first built in the new Federal District, beside the BR-040 near Núcleo Bandeirante.
Catetinho
More drives to Catalão
- São Paulo to Catalão
- Cubatão to Catalão
- São Vicente to Catalão
- Santos to Catalão
- Mogi das Cruzes to Catalão
- Jacareí to Catalão
From Brasília to other places in Brazil
- Brasília to Goiânia
- Brasília to Itumbiara
- Brasília to Patos de Minas
- Brasília to Rio Verde
- Brasília to Ituiutaba
- Brasília to Uberaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Brasília to Catalão?
About 4 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 196 miles.
How far is Catalão from Brasília by car?
About 196 miles (316 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 Brasília to Catalão?
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: Brasilia's Satellite cities). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Brasília to Catalão?
In order: DF-003, BR-040 and BR-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Brasília to Catalão?
Closest to the road: Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (museum, mile 7, 0.2 mi from the route); Catetinho (museum, mile 13, 0.3 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.