Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Teófilo Otoni is about 331 road miles (532 km): roughly 8 h 32 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 331 mi (532 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-488 → ES-164 → ES-165 → ES-484 → BR-484 → ES-261 → ES-446 → BR-259 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Teófilo Otoni: the shape of the trip
BR-259 (109 mi) and BR-116 (80 mi) carry about 57% of the 331 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Teófilo Otoni
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-488 | 1–5 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 6–14 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-164 | 14–46 | 32 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 46–47 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-165 | 47–73 | 26 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 73–75 | 2 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-484 | 75–85 | 10 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-484 | 85–102 | 17 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 102–103 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-261 | 103–109 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-164 | 109–122 | 13 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-446 | 122–140 | 18 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-259 | 140–249 | 109 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 249–329 | 80 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 329–331 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 145 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Teófilo Otoni
- Nature and outdoors: Forno Grande State Park (mile 39), Pedra Azul State Park (mile 42), Sete Salões State Park (mile 167)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 246)
Forno Grande State Park
Forno Grande State Park in Espírito Santo protects a stretch of Atlantic Forest along with the second-highest peak in the state.
Pedra Azul State Park
Pedra Azul State Park in Espírito Santo was created by a 1991 state law from an earlier reserve and covers about 3,064 acres of protected land.
Sete Salões State Park
Created in 1998, Sete Salões State Park covers about 12,520 acres across Conselheiro Pena, Itueta, Resplendor and Santa Rita do Itueto in Minas Gerais's Rio Doce Valley.
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
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- Rio das Ostras to Teófilo Otoni
From Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to other places in Brazil
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- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Teresópolis
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- 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 Teófilo Otoni?
About 8 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 331 miles.
How far is Teófilo Otoni from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim by car?
About 331 miles (532 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Teófilo Otoni?
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 Teófilo Otoni use?
In order: ES-488, ES-164, ES-165, ES-484, BR-484, ES-261, ES-446, BR-259 and BR-116. 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 Teófilo Otoni?
Closest to the road: Pedra Azul State Park (state park, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Sete Salões State Park (state park, mile 167, 1 mi from the route); St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (cathedral, mile 246, 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.