The Wayro route from Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete is 305 miles (491 km), about 8 h 36 min of driving without stops.
- 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.”
| Distance | 305 mi (491 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-262 → MG-329 → MG-262 → MG-129 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete: the shape of the trip
BR-262 (180 mi) and MG-262 (45 mi) carry about 74% of the 305 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–14 | 14 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-262 | 14–194 | 180 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 194–198 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-329 | 198–219 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 219–264 | 45 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 264–304 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 304–305 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 122 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Tropeiro (mile 99), Museu de Arte Sacra de Mariana (mile 265), Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos (mile 265), Parque Estadual do Itacolomi (mile 272)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedra Azul State Park (mile 55), Caparaó National Park (mile 117), Parque Estadual do Itacolomi (mile 272)
- Museums and history: Museu do Tropeiro (mile 99), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 224), Museu de Arte Sacra de Mariana (mile 265), Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos (mile 265), Museu do Chá (Ouro Preto) (mile 275)
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.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
Museu de Arte Sacra de Mariana
Housed in the Casa Capitular, a Rococo building from the late 1700s and early 1800s, the Museu de Arte Sacra de Mariana opened in 1962 under Archbishop Oscar de Oliveira.
Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos
In the municipality of Mariana in Minas Gerais, the Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos is a Baroque Catholic church.
Parque Estadual do Itacolomi
Spanning Ouro Preto and Mariana, Parque Estadual do Itacolomi is a protected state park created in 1967, with elevations from 700 to 1,772 m, open to visitors since 2004.
Teatro Municipal
Built in 1769-1770 by João de Souza Lisboa in the Baroque style, the Teatro Municipal de Ouro Preto is a theater in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais.
Museu do Chá (Ouro Preto)
The Museu do Chá is a museum in the administrative headquarters of Itacolomi State Park, set within the park's intensive-use and historic-cultural zones.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 8 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 305 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 305 miles (491 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
In order: BR-262, MG-329, MG-262 and MG-129. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Closest to the road: Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 99, 0.1 mi from the route); Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos (church, mile 265, 0.4 mi from the route); Parque Estadual do Itacolomi (state park, mile 272, 0.4 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.