By road, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Patos de Minas are about 529 miles (852 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 56 min of driving.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 529 mi (852 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-482 → ES-166 → ES-165 → ES-379 → ES-185 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-354 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Patos de Minas: the shape of the trip
BR-262 (308 mi) and BR-381 (77 mi) carry about 73% of the 529 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Patos de Minas
| 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 | 70–209 | 139 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 209–278 | 69 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 278–285 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 285–288 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 288–296 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 296–458 | 162 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-354 | 458–524 | 66 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 524–529 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 86 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Patos de Minas
- Nature and outdoors: Mata das Flores State Park (mile 22), Caparaó National Park (mile 82), Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 278)
- Museums and history: Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 278), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (mile 281), Casa de Cacos (mile 293), Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (mile 293), Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (mile 405)
- With kids: Belo Horizonte Aquarium (mile 281)
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.
Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Federal University of Minas Gerais runs this natural history museum and botanical garden in Belo Horizonte, with an auditorium, a plant nursery, a lagoon, an ecological amphitheater and a sensory garden.
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer in an organic modern style, the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a chapel in the Pampulha area of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
Belo Horizonte Aquarium
Opened in 2010 in Belo Horizonte's Pampulha area, the Belo Horizonte Aquarium shows more than fifty species collected along the 2,800-km São Francisco River.
Casa de Cacos
Casa de Cacos in Contagem is a museum and an example of fantastic architecture, built and decorated entirely by geologist Carlos Luís de Almeida and considered the only one of its kind in Brazil.
Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center
The Centro Cultural Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho is a public museum set in three historic buildings in Contagem, remnants of the town's original Portuguese Crown tax post.
Vale Verde
Vale Verde Parque Ecológico sits in the municipality of Betim, Minas Gerais, on a farm with a still where Cachaça Vale Verde is produced.
Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz
In the town of Luz, Minas Gerais, the diocesan Cathedral of Our Lady of Light is regarded as the town's leading cultural landmark and was listed as historic heritage in November 2016.
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.
More drives to Patos de Minas
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- São Paulo to Patos de Minas
- Teresópolis to Patos de Minas
From Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to other places in Brazil
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- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Teresópolis
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Barra do Piraí
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaguaí
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Barra Mansa
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Patos de Minas?
About 13 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 529 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Patos de Minas?
About 529 miles (852 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 Patos de Minas drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Patos de Minas use?
In order: BR-482, ES-166, ES-165, ES-379, ES-185, BR-262, BR-381 and BR-354. 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 Patos de Minas?
Closest to the road: Casa de Cacos (museum, mile 293, 2 mi from the route); Vale Verde (distillery, mile 306, 2 mi from the route); Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (cathedral, mile 405, 1 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.