Brasília to São José do Rio Preto is about 460 road miles (740 km): roughly 9 h 28 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 460 mi (740 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | DF-003 → BR-040 → BR-050 → MG-427 → SP-413 → SP-265 → SP-425 |
| States on the route | Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Brasília to São José do Rio Preto
BR-050 (244 mi) and SP-425 (77 mi) carry about 70% of the 460 miles. It runs through 4 states: Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Brasília to São José do Rio Preto
| 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 | 80–324 | 244 | Goiás, Minas Gerais |
| MG-427 | 324–349 | 25 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 349–351 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| SP-413 | 351–367 | 16 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-265 | 367–380 | 13 | São Paulo |
| SP-425 | 380–457 | 77 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 457–460 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 21 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Goiás → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 352 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to São José do Rio Preto
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catetinho (mile 13)
- Museums and history: Catetinho (mile 13), Museu Municipal de Uberlândia (mile 259), Museu de Arte Sacra (mile 324), Museu Ruy Menezes (mile 403)
- With kids: Thermas dos Laranjais (mile 429)
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.
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
Thermas dos Laranjais
Thermas dos Laranjais is a water park in the municipality of Olímpia, in São Paulo state, drawing more than two million visitors a year.
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From Brasília to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Brasília to São José do Rio Preto?
About 9 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 460 miles.
What is the driving distance from Brasília to São José do Rio Preto?
About 460 miles (740 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 São José do Rio Preto 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.
What roads does the drive from Brasília to São José do Rio Preto use?
In order: DF-003, BR-040, BR-050, MG-427, SP-413, SP-265 and SP-425. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Brasília to São José do Rio Preto?
Closest to the road: Catetinho (museum, mile 13, 0.3 mi from the route); Museu Ruy Menezes (museum, mile 403, 3 mi from the route); Thermas dos Laranjais (water park, mile 429, 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.