By road, Brasília and Uberaba are about 325 miles (523 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 51 min of driving.
- 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 by road | 325 mi (523 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | DF-003 → BR-040 → BR-050 |
| States on the route | Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Brasília–Uberaba drive in a few lines
BR-050 (239 mi) and BR-040 (63 mi) carry about 93% of the 325 miles. It runs through 3 states: Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Brasília to Uberaba
| 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 | 80–319 | 239 | Goiás, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 319–325 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 21 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Goiás → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Brasília and Uberaba
- 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 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.
Once you reach Uberaba
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.
More drives to Uberaba
- São Paulo to Uberaba
- Santos to Uberaba
- Mogi das Cruzes to Uberaba
- São José dos Campos to Uberaba
- Praia Grande to Uberaba
- Rio de Janeiro to Uberaba
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 does it take to drive from Brasília to Uberaba?
About 6 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 325 miles.
How far is Uberaba from Brasília by car?
About 325 miles (523 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 Uberaba?
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 Uberaba?
In order: DF-003, BR-040 and BR-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Brasília to Uberaba?
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); Museu Municipal de Uberlândia (museum, mile 259, 3 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.