The Wayro route from Campo Grande to Concepción, Paraguay is 345 miles (555 km), about 8 h 2 min of driving without stops. You cross from Brazil into Paraguay at about mile 215.
- 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
- Paraguay: “Nearly all rural roads are unpaved and may be impassable during rainy periods and the rainy season from October to March.”
| Distance by road | 345 mi (555 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-163 → BR-267 → BR-463 → PY05 |
| Border crossing | about mile 215, Brazil → Paraguay |
| Regions on the route | Mato Grosso do Sul, Amambay, Concepción |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Getting across the Brazil–Paraguay border
The route crosses at about mile 215, 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.
What the drive from Campo Grande to Concepción is like
PY05 (131 mi) and BR-163 (111 mi) carry about 70% of the 345 miles. The first 215 miles are in Brazil; the last 130 are in Paraguay. It runs through 3 regions: Mato Grosso do Sul, Amambay, Concepción. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Campo Grande to Concepción, road by road
| 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 | 213–344 | 131 | Mato Grosso do Sul, Amambay, Concepción |
| local roads | 344–345 | 1 | Concepción |
- Mile 215 of this route: Mato Grosso do Sul → Amambay (international border)
- Mile 252 of this route: Amambay → Concepción (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campo Grande and Concepción
- 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)
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.
More drives to Concepción
- San Ignacio, Paraguay to Concepción, Paraguay
- Ituzaingó to Concepción, Paraguay
- Londrina to Concepción, Paraguay
- Guarapuava to Concepción, Paraguay
- Apucarana to Concepción, 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 is the drive from Campo Grande to Concepción, Paraguay?
About 8 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 345 miles.
How far is Concepción, Paraguay from Campo Grande by car?
About 345 miles (555 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 Concepción drive cross the border?
At about mile 215, 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Campo Grande to Concepción drive?
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.
What roads does the drive from Campo Grande to Concepción use?
In order: BR-163, BR-267, BR-463 and PY05. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campo Grande to Concepción?
Closest to the road: José Antônio Pereira Museum (museum, mile 8, 2 mi from the route); Museu Histórico de Dourados (museum, mile 144, 2 mi from the route); Cerro Corá National Park (national park, mile 235, 0.7 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.