Plan on about 10 h 49 min of driving for the 528-mile (849 km) trip from Brasília to Jaú, before any 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 528 mi (849 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | DF-003 → BR-040 → BR-050 → SP-330 → SP-255 |
| States on the route | Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Brasília–Jaú drive in a few lines
BR-050 (264 mi) and SP-255 (94 mi) carry about 68% of the 528 miles. It runs through 4 states: Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Brasília to Jaú: the road sequence
| 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 | 80–344 | 264 | Goiás, Minas Gerais |
| SP-330 | 344–432 | 88 | São Paulo |
| SP-255 | 432–526 | 94 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 526–528 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 21 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Goiás → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 344 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Jaú
- 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 Municipal de Uberlândia (mile 259), Museu de Arte Sacra (mile 327), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 484)
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
Museu Municipal de Uberlândia
Uberlândia's municipal museum fills the Palácio dos Leões on Praça Clarimundo Carneiro downtown. Opened in 1917 as the seat of city government and council, it is one of the few early-20th-century buildings still standing in the city.
Museu de Arte Sacra
Uberaba's sacred art museum occupies the Church of Santa Rita, built in 1854 and listed as national heritage in 1939. Inside are 18th- and 19th-century vestments, processional banners, religious images and furniture, plus an 1854 carved wooden Santa Rita.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Araraquara's Casa da Cultura occupies a 1914 mansion protected by São Paulo's heritage council, CONDEPHAAT. It holds historical collections ranging from documents to artworks, plus a small theater and rooms for cultural workshops.
Arriving in Jaú
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.
More drives to Jaú
- Bragança Paulista to Jaú
- São Vicente to Jaú
- Santos to Jaú
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jaú
- Taubaté to Jaú
- Guarujá to Jaú
From Brasília to other places in Brazil
- Brasília to Goiânia
- Brasília to Catalão
- Brasília to Itumbiara
- Brasília to Patos de Minas
- Brasília to Rio Verde
- Brasília to Ituiutaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Brasília to Jaú?
About 10 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 528 miles.
What is the driving distance from Brasília to Jaú?
About 528 miles (849 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 Jaú?
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 Jaú use?
In order: DF-003, BR-040, BR-050, SP-330 and SP-255. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Brasília and Jaú?
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); Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (historic site, mile 484, 2 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.