The Wayro route from Cascavel to Itanhaém is 521 miles (839 km), about 10 h 55 min of driving without stops.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 521 mi (839 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → BR-116 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Cascavel to Itanhaém is like
BR-277 (302 mi) and BR-116 (164 mi) carry about 89% of the 521 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cascavel to Itanhaém
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 4–306 | 302 | Paraná |
| local roads | 306–315 | 9 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 315–479 | 164 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 479–520 | 41 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 520–521 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 370 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cascavel and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 218), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 275), Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (mile 309), Holocaust Museum in Curitiba (mile 310), Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 507)
- Nature and outdoors: Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 334), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 397), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 435)
- Museums and history: Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 152), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 218), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 275), Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (mile 309), Holocaust Museum in Curitiba (mile 310), Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 507)
Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava
In the center of Guarapuava, Paraná, the historic Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava now houses the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava.
Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal
Also called Palácio do Pinho, this early 20th-century mansion stands in the middle of the Irati National Forest in Paraná.
Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios
Also called Ponte de Dom Pedro, this bridge over the Rio dos Papagaios, which gives it its name, is protected as historic and artistic heritage of the state of Paraná.
Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba
Curitiba Cathedral is a Catholic church on a site where a small wooden church dedicated to Our Lady of Light was built in 1668.
Holocaust Museum in Curitiba
Curitiba's Holocaust Museum was the first museum on the theme in Brazil and keeps the memory of the Holocaust alive through the stories of its victims and survivors.
Roberto Ribas Lange State Park
Created in 1994 near Antonina and Morretes on the Paraná coast, Roberto Ribas Lange State Park protects Atlantic Forest on the steep slopes of the Serra do Mar. Hundreds of bird species have been recorded in its dense rainforest.
Rio Turvo State Park
Rio Turvo State Park protects Atlantic Forest across Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. Besides its trails, it holds the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, the Gruta da Capelinha cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Campina do Encantado State Park
A peat bog and a stretch of wetland forest are protected in Campina do Encantado State Park, in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo state. The ecosystem is described as unique and of great scientific interest.
Ruínas do Abarebebê
Ruínas do Abarebebê are the remains of the Church of São João Batista in Peruíbe, first built of wood in the early colonial period in a settlement founded around 1540. The name honors Jesuit priest Leonardo Nunes.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
From Cascavel to other places in Brazil
- Cascavel to Apucarana
- Cascavel to Araçatuba
- Cascavel to Catanduva
- Cascavel to Itapetininga
- Cascavel to Araraquara
- Cascavel to Barretos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cascavel to Itanhaém?
About 10 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 521 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Cascavel by car?
About 521 miles (839 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 Itanhaém 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.
Which highways go from Cascavel to Itanhaém?
In order: BR-277, BR-116 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cascavel and Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 218, 0.6 mi from the route); Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (historic bridge, mile 275, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (cathedral, mile 309, 0.3 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.