Campo Grande to San José de Chiquitos, Bolivia is about 500 road miles (804 km): roughly 10 h 39 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Brazil into Bolivia at about mile 268.
- 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 Bolivia and Paraguay.
- 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, Bolivia. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Total distance | 500 mi (804 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-262 → F4 |
| Border crossing | about mile 268, Brazil → Bolivia |
| Regions on the route | Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Getting across the Brazil–Bolivia border
The route crosses at about mile 268, from Mato Grosso do Sul into Santa Cruz. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Bolivia (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Bolivia | You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. |
| 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. |
| 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, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
How the Campo Grande to San José de Chiquitos drive plays out
BR-262 (258 mi) and F4 (230 mi) carry about 98% of the 500 miles. The first 268 miles are in Brazil; the last 232 are in Bolivia. It runs through 2 regions: Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Cruz. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Campo Grande to San José de Chiquitos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-262 | 9–267 | 258 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| F4 | 267–497 | 230 | Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 497–500 | 3 | Santa Cruz |
- Mile 268 of this route: Mato Grosso do Sul → Santa Cruz (international border)
What to see on the way from Campo Grande to San José de Chiquitos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuario Mariano de la Torre (mile 442)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral, Corumbá (mile 263), Pantanal History Museum (mile 263)
Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral, Corumbá
Also known as Corumbá Cathedral, Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral stands in the center of Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, and houses the image of the city's patron saint.
Pantanal History Museum
Down at the Porto Geral of the border city of Corumbá, the Pantanal History Museum (Museu de História do Pantanal) is maintained by the Fundação Barbosa Rodrigues.
Santuario Mariano de la Torre
Also called the Chochís Sanctuary, this shrine to the Virgin of the Assumption stands 2 km from the village of Chochís in Roboré municipality, about 80 km east of San José de Chiquitos.
When you get to San José de Chiquitos
Parque nacional Histórico Santa Cruz La Vieja
About 3 km south of San José de Chiquitos, Santa Cruz la Vieja is a historic national park protecting archaeological, historical, and natural features.
More drives to San José de Chiquitos
- Cochabamba to San José de Chiquitos
- Quillacollo to San José de Chiquitos
- Sucre to San José de Chiquitos
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 San José de Chiquitos, Bolivia?
About 10 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 500 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campo Grande to San José de Chiquitos, Bolivia?
About 500 miles (804 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 San José de Chiquitos drive cross the border?
At about mile 268, from Brazil into Bolivia.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Campo Grande into Bolivia?
No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated May 07, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Campo Grande to San José de Chiquitos, Bolivia?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. 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 San José de Chiquitos use?
In order: BR-262 and F4. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campo Grande to San José de Chiquitos?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral, Corumbá (cathedral, mile 263, 2 mi from the route); Pantanal History Museum (history museum, mile 263, 2 mi from the route); Santuario Mariano de la Torre (shrine, mile 442, 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.