Cascavel to Apucarana is about 208 road miles (335 km): roughly 4 h 16 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 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. 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 | 208 mi (335 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-369 → BR-158 → PR-317 → BR-376 |
| States on the route | Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Cascavel to Apucarana
BR-369 (114 mi) and PR-317 (39 mi) carry about 74% of the 208 miles. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Cascavel and Apucarana
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 4–118 | 114 | Paraná |
| BR-158 | 118–126 | 8 | Paraná |
| PR-317 | 126–165 | 39 | Paraná |
| local roads | 165–172 | 7 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 172–173 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 173–204 | 31 | Paraná |
| local roads | 204–208 | 4 | Paraná |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cascavel and Apucarana
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual Lago Azul (mile 111)
- Museums and history: Capela Santa Cruz (mile 167), Cathedral of Maringá (mile 168)
Parque Estadual Lago Azul
Covering about 1,749 hectares in Campo Mourão, Paraná, Parque Estadual Lago Azul is a protected area built around a lake holding 70 million cubic meters of water.
Capela Santa Cruz
Capela Santa Cruz is a church in Maringá, Paraná, and one of the oldest examples of the city's religious architecture.
Cathedral of Maringá
Rising 124 meters with its cross, Maringá's cone-shaped cathedral was built between 1959 and 1972 in a design inspired by the Sputnik satellite era; an elevator now carries visitors to a lookout near the top.
More drives to Apucarana
- São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana
- São Carlos to Apucarana
- Limeira to Apucarana
- Campinas to Apucarana
- Jundiaí to Apucarana
- Franca to Apucarana
From Cascavel to other places in Brazil
- Cascavel to Araçatuba
- Cascavel to Catanduva
- Cascavel to Itapetininga
- Cascavel to Araraquara
- Cascavel to Barretos
- Cascavel to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cascavel to Apucarana?
About 4 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 208 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cascavel to Apucarana?
About 208 miles (335 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 Cascavel to Apucarana drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil 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 Cascavel to Apucarana use?
In order: BR-369, BR-158, PR-317 and BR-376. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cascavel and Apucarana?
Closest to the road: Parque Estadual Lago Azul (state park, mile 111, 3 mi from the route); Capela Santa Cruz (church, mile 167, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral of Maringá (basilica, mile 168, 2 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.