Cariacica to Teófilo Otoni is about 288 road miles (464 km): roughly 7 h 18 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 288 mi (464 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-080 → ES-264 → ES-355 → ES-261 → ES-164 → ES-446 → BR-259 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Cariacica to Teófilo Otoni
BR-259 (108 mi) and BR-116 (79 mi) carry about 65% of the 288 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cariacica to Teófilo Otoni
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES-080 | 0–19 | 19 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-264 | 19–40 | 21 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-355 | 40–46 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-261 | 46–66 | 20 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-164 | 66–80 | 14 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-446 | 80–99 | 19 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-259 | 99–207 | 108 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 207–286 | 79 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 286–288 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 103 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Cariacica and Teófilo Otoni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Colono (mile 19), Historic Center of Santa Leopoldina (mile 19), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 40)
- Nature and outdoors: Sete Salões State Park (mile 125)
- Museums and history: Museu do Colono (mile 19), Historic Center of Santa Leopoldina (mile 19), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 40), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 204)
Museu do Colono
Opened in April 1969, the Museu do Colono is a museum in Santa Leopoldina, Espírito Santo, and is run today by the state's Department of Culture.
Historic Center of Santa Leopoldina
Squeezed between hills and the Santa Maria River, the Historic Center of Santa Leopoldina (Núcleo Histórico de Santa Leopoldina) keeps buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Espírito Santo listed it as a State Historic Site in 1983.
Museu da Imigração Pomerana
Museu da Imigração Pomerana in Santa Maria de Jetibá holds a collection on German immigration to Brazil, especially the Pomeranian settlers of Espírito Santo.
Sete Salões State Park
Created in 1998, Sete Salões State Park covers about 12,520 acres across Conselheiro Pena, Itueta, Resplendor and Santa Rita do Itueto in Minas Gerais's Rio Doce Valley.
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Teófilo Otoni
- Serra to Teófilo Otoni
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Teófilo Otoni
- Divinópolis to Teófilo Otoni
- Juiz de Fora to Teófilo Otoni
- Teresópolis to Teófilo Otoni
- Rio das Ostras to Teófilo Otoni
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 Teófilo Otoni?
About 7 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 288 miles.
How far is Teófilo Otoni from Cariacica by car?
About 288 miles (464 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 Teófilo Otoni?
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 Teófilo Otoni?
In order: ES-080, ES-264, ES-355, ES-261, ES-164, ES-446, BR-259 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cariacica and Teófilo Otoni?
Closest to the road: Historic Center of Santa Leopoldina (historic center, mile 19, 0.0 mi from the route); Museu do Colono (museum, mile 19, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu da Imigração Pomerana (museum, mile 40, 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.