Brasília to Patos de Minas is about 270 road miles (435 km): roughly 7 h 23 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 270 mi (435 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | DF-003 → BR-040 → MG-410 → BR-354 |
| States on the route | Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Brasília to Patos de Minas: the shape of the trip
BR-040 (175 mi) and MG-410 (48 mi) carry about 83% of the 270 miles. It runs through 3 states: Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Brasília to Patos de Minas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Distrito Federal |
| DF-003 | 1–17 | 16 | Distrito Federal |
| BR-040 | 17–192 | 175 | Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais |
| MG-410 | 192–240 | 48 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-354 | 240–265 | 25 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 265–270 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 21 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: Goiás → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Brasília and Patos de Minas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 7), Catetinho (mile 13), Igreja Matriz de Paracatu (mile 144)
- Museums and history: Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 7), Catetinho (mile 13), Igreja Matriz de Paracatu (mile 144)
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
Igreja Matriz de Paracatu
Paracatu's Igreja Matriz stands out among 18th-century churches of Minas Gerais: it has no towers, the only mother church in the state built that way.
When you get to Patos de Minas
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Patos de Minas
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, also called Patos de Minas Cathedral, is a Catholic church in the city of Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais.
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From Brasília to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Brasília to Patos de Minas?
About 7 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 270 miles.
What is the driving distance from Brasília to Patos de Minas?
About 270 miles (435 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 Patos de Minas?
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 Patos de Minas use?
In order: DF-003, BR-040, MG-410 and BR-354. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Brasília and Patos de Minas?
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); Igreja Matriz de Paracatu (cathedral, mile 144, 0.6 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.