The Wayro route from Campo Grande to Areguá, Paraguay is 501 miles (807 km), about 12 h 6 min of driving without stops. You cross from Brazil into Paraguay at about mile 214.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
- 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, Paraguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Paraguay August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
- Paraguay: “Intercity highway maintenance is not equal to U.S. standards.”
| Distance by road | 501 mi (807 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-163 → BR-267 → BR-463 → PY05 → PY08 → PY03 → D009 → PY02 → D023 |
| Border crossing | about mile 214, Brazil → Paraguay |
| Regions on the route | Mato Grosso do Sul, Amambay, Concepción, San Pedro, Cordillera, Central |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Crossing from Brazil into Paraguay
The route crosses at about mile 214, from Mato Grosso do Sul into Amambay. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Paraguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Paraguay | You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. |
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| The car, entering Paraguay | The State Department notes that Paraguay doesn't require vehicle insurance. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Campo Grande–Areguá drive in a few lines
PY08 (113 mi) and BR-163 (111 mi) carry about 45% of the 501 miles. The first 214 miles are in Brazil; the last 287 are in Paraguay. It runs through 6 regions: Mato Grosso do Sul, Amambay, Concepción, San Pedro, Cordillera, Central. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Campo Grande to Areguá: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-163 | 12–76 | 64 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-267 | 76–96 | 20 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-163 | 96–143 | 47 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-463 | 143–212 | 69 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| connecting roads | 212–213 | 1 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| PY05 | 213–277 | 64 | Mato Grosso do Sul, Amambay, Concepción |
| PY08 | 277–390 | 113 | Concepción, San Pedro |
| PY03 | 390–454 | 64 | San Pedro, Cordillera |
| connecting roads | 454–455 | 1 | Cordillera |
| D009 | 455–478 | 23 | Cordillera |
| connecting roads | 478–479 | 1 | Cordillera |
| PY02 | 479–490 | 11 | Cordillera, Central |
| D023 | 490–499 | 9 | Central |
| local roads | 499–501 | 2 | Central |
- Mile 214 of this route: Mato Grosso do Sul → Amambay (international border)
- Mile 252 of this route: Amambay → Concepción (region line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Concepción → San Pedro (region line)
- Mile 450 of this route: San Pedro → Cordillera (region line)
- Mile 487 of this route: Cordillera → Central (region line)
What to see on the way from Campo Grande to Areguá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Corá National Park (mile 235)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro Corá National Park (mile 235)
- Museums and history: José Antônio Pereira Museum (mile 8), Museu Histórico de Dourados (mile 144), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 478), Museo San Rafael (mile 494)
José Antônio Pereira Museum
Named for Campo Grande's founder, the José Antônio Pereira Museum (Museu José Antônio Pereira) is a museum in the city of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul.
Museu Histórico de Dourados
Museu Histórico de Dourados is a history museum in the city of Dourados, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
Cerro Corá National Park
In Amambay Department, 45 km from Pedro Juan Caballero and the border with Brazil, Cerro Corá National Park protects about 13,685 acres.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
Caacupé Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Caacupé, and its sanctuary of the Virgin of Caacupé, inaugurated in 1765, became a place of pilgrimage for many local believers.
Museo San Rafael
On Francisco Caballero Álvarez street in Itauguá, the Museo San Rafael is a parish museum of colonial religious art and anthropology.
Once you reach Areguá
Ypacaraí Lake
Roughly 50 km east of Asunción, Ypacaraí Lake is a major body of water in Paraguay that drains northwest through the Salado River into the Paraguay River.
More drives to Areguá
- Encarnación to Areguá
- Pedro Juan Caballero to Areguá
- Corrientes to Areguá, Paraguay
- Santa Fe to Areguá, Paraguay
- Resistencia to Areguá, Paraguay
- Paraná to Areguá, Paraguay
More drives from Campo Grande
- Campo Grande to Araçatuba
- Campo Grande to Rondonópolis
- Campo Grande to Umuarama
- Campo Grande to Ourinhos
- Campo Grande to Campo Mourão
- Campo Grande to Bauru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campo Grande to Areguá, Paraguay?
About 12 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 501 miles.
How far is Areguá, Paraguay from Campo Grande by car?
About 501 miles (807 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.
Where does the Campo Grande to Areguá drive cross the border?
At about mile 214, from Brazil into Paraguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Campo Grande into Paraguay?
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. (U.S. State Department, updated September 17, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Campo Grande to Areguá, Paraguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Campo Grande to Areguá?
In order: BR-163, BR-267, BR-463, PY05, PY08, PY03, D009, PY02 and D023. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campo Grande to Areguá?
Closest to the road: José Antônio Pereira Museum (museum, mile 8, 2 mi from the route); Cerro Corá National Park (national park, mile 235, 0.7 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (cathedral, mile 478, 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.