Plan on about 7 h 39 min of driving for the 269-mile (433 km) trip from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Conselheiro Lafaiete, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 269 mi (433 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-482 → ES-166 → ES-165 → ES-379 → ES-185 → BR-262 → MG-329 → MG-262 → MG-129 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Conselheiro Lafaiete is like
BR-262 (88 mi) and MG-262 (45 mi) carry about 49% of the 269 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Conselheiro Lafaiete
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-482 | 4–11 | 7 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-166 | 11–23 | 12 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 23–25 | 2 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-165 | 25–36 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-379 | 36–62 | 26 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-185 | 62–70 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-262 | 70–158 | 88 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 158–162 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-329 | 162–183 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 183–228 | 45 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 228–269 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 86 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (mile 229), Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (mile 237)
- Nature and outdoors: Mata das Flores State Park (mile 22), Caparaó National Park (mile 82)
- Museums and history: Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 188), Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (mile 229), Museu Aleijadinho (mile 235), Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (mile 237), Museu do Chá (Ouro Preto) (mile 240)
Mata das Flores State Park
Mata das Flores State Park is a state park in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Caparaó National Park
Created in 1961, Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains on the Minas Gerais–Espírito Santo border, including Pico da Bandeira, one of Brazil's highest peaks.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
In the town of Mariana, the Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos is a Rococo-style Catholic chapel belonging to the Archconfraternity of the Cord of Saint Francis.
Museu Aleijadinho
Since 1968, the Museu Aleijadinho has operated inside the Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Antônio Dias church in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais.
Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church
Raised during Brazil's Gold Rush, the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Ouro Preto is a Catholic church listed as a monument by the National Historic and Artistic Heritage Institute.
Museu do Chá (Ouro Preto)
The Museu do Chá is a museum in the administrative headquarters of Itacolomi State Park, set within the park's intensive-use and historic-cultural zones.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 7 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 269 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 269 miles (433 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Conselheiro Lafaiete drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
In order: BR-482, ES-166, ES-165, ES-379, ES-185, BR-262, MG-329, MG-262 and MG-129. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Closest to the road: Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 188, 1 mi from the route); Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (church, mile 229, 0.5 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (basilica, mile 237, 0.9 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.