Cariacica to Araxá is about 542 road miles (872 km): roughly 14 h 15 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 542 mi (872 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 14 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-146 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Cariacica to Araxá is like
BR-262 (442 mi) and BR-381 (78 mi) carry about 96% of the 542 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cariacica and Araxá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–14 | 14 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-262 | 14–244 | 230 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 244–314 | 70 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 314–321 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 321–324 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 324–332 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 332–537 | 205 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-146 | 537–542 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 122 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Cariacica and Araxá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Tropeiro (mile 99)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedra Azul State Park (mile 55), Caparaó National Park (mile 117)
- Museums and history: Museu do Tropeiro (mile 99), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (mile 316), Kubitschek Residence Museum (mile 316), Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (mile 329), Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (mile 442)
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.
Museu do Tropeiro
Opened in 2011 in Ibatiba, in the Caparaó region of Espírito Santo, the Museu do Tropeiro displays items tied to the muleteers who opened roads and trade in the area.
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.
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.
Kubitschek Residence Museum
On the shore of Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Kubitschek Residence Museum occupies the former weekend home of Juscelino Kubitschek.
Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture
Known locally as Casa do Registro, the Casa da Cultura Nair Mendes Moreira is an 18th-century house in Contagem. Local tradition links it to a Portuguese Crown post that counted goods and checked tax payments.
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.
More drives to Araxá
- Ribeirão Preto to Araxá
- Bauru to Araxá
- Limeira to Araxá
- Mogi Guaçu to Araxá
- Bragança Paulista to Araxá
- São Paulo to Araxá
From Cariacica to other places in Brazil
- Cariacica to Governador Valadares
- Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Cariacica to Sete Lagoas
- Cariacica to Itaguaí
- Cariacica to Barra Mansa
- Cariacica to Angra dos Reis
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cariacica to Araxá?
About 14 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 542 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cariacica to Araxá?
About 542 miles (872 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 Cariacica to Araxá?
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 Cariacica to Araxá use?
In order: BR-262, BR-381 and BR-146. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cariacica to Araxá?
Closest to the road: Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 99, 0.1 mi from the route); Vale Verde (distillery, mile 342, 2 mi from the route); Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (cathedral, mile 442, 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.