Brasília to Goiânia is about 126 road miles (203 km): roughly 2 h 53 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 126 mi (203 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | DF-003 → BR-060 → BR-153 |
| States on the route | Distrito Federal, Goiás |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Brasília to Goiânia: the shape of the trip
BR-060 (101 mi) and BR-153 (17 mi) carry about 94% of the 126 miles. It runs through 2 states: Distrito Federal, Goiás. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Brasília to Goiânia
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Distrito Federal |
| DF-003 | 1–6 | 5 | Distrito Federal |
| BR-060 | 6–107 | 101 | Distrito Federal, Goiás |
| BR-153 | 107–124 | 17 | Goiás |
| local roads | 124–126 | 2 | Goiás |
- Mile 32 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
Stops between Brasília and Goiânia
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 7), Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (mile 14), Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (mile 112)
- Nature and outdoors: Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (mile 112)
- Museums and history: Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 7), Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (mile 14)
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.
Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal
Belonging to the Federal District Civil Police, the Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal is a public cultural institution located in Riacho Fundo II.
Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park
Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park in Goiás protects dry forest beside a reservoir that supplies water to the state capital.
Arriving in Goiânia
Teatro Goiânia
Opened on July 14, 1942, Teatro Goiânia is a cultural venue in the capital of Goiás and part of the architectural ensemble of the city's original plan.
Museu Pedro Ludovico
Set in the former family home of Pedro Ludovico Teixeira, the founder of Goiânia, this museum opened in 1987 and tells the story of how the city was built.
Zoológico de Goiânia
Goiânia's zoo (Parque Zoológico de Goiânia) houses more than 450 birds, mammals and reptiles from 122 species, both Brazilian and exotic.
More drives to Goiânia
From Brasília to other places in Brazil
- Brasília to Catalão
- Brasília to Itumbiara
- Brasília to Patos de Minas
- Brasília to Rio Verde
- Brasília to Ituiutaba
- Brasília to Uberaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Brasília to Goiânia?
About 2 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 126 miles.
What is the driving distance from Brasília to Goiânia?
About 126 miles (203 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 Goiânia?
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.
What roads does the drive from Brasília to Goiânia use?
In order: DF-003, BR-060 and BR-153. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Brasília to Goiânia?
Closest to the road: Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (museum, mile 7, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (museum, mile 14, 0.3 mi from the route); Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (state park, mile 112, 0.4 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.