Brasília to Rio Verde is about 272 road miles (437 km): roughly 5 h 48 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 272 mi (437 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 48 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 10.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Brasília to Rio Verde: the shape of the trip
BR-060 (237 mi) and BR-153 (17 mi) carry about 93% of the 272 miles. It runs through 2 states: Distrito Federal, Goiás. Of the 5 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Brasília to Rio Verde: the road sequence
| 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 | 124–134 | 10 | Goiás |
| BR-060 | 134–270 | 136 | Goiás |
| local roads | 270–272 | 2 | Goiás |
- Mile 32 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
Places worth a stop between Brasília and Rio Verde
- 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), Teatro Goiânia (mile 126), Museu de Arte de Goiânia (mile 127)
- 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 de Arte de Goiânia (mile 127)
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.
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 de Arte de Goiânia
Set in Bosque dos Buritis on Rua 1 in Goiânia's Setor Oeste, the Museu de Arte de Goiânia is a municipal art museum that opened on October 20, 1970.
More drives to Rio Verde
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- Campinas to Rio Verde
- Piracicaba to Rio Verde
- Belo Horizonte to Rio Verde
- Anápolis to Rio Verde
From Brasília to other places in Brazil
- Brasília to Goiânia
- Brasília to Catalão
- Brasília to Itumbiara
- Brasília to Patos de Minas
- Brasília to Ituiutaba
- Brasília to Uberaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Brasília to Rio Verde?
About 5 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 272 miles.
How far is Rio Verde from Brasília by car?
About 272 miles (437 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Brasília to Rio Verde drive?
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 Rio Verde?
In order: DF-003, BR-060 and BR-153. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Brasília and Rio Verde?
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); Teatro Goiânia (theater, mile 126, 0.2 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.