Cascavel to São Vicente is about 551 road miles (887 km): roughly 11 h 44 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 551 mi (887 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 44 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 22.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Cascavel to São Vicente drive plays out
BR-277 (302 mi) and BR-116 (164 mi) carry about 85% of the 551 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cascavel to São Vicente
| 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 | 479–543 | 64 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 543–551 | 8 | São Paulo |
- Mile 370 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Cascavel and São Vicente
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 218), Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 507)
- Nature and outdoors: Museu de História Natural Capão da Imbuia (mile 312), Serra da Baitaca State Park (mile 326), 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), Museu Botânico Municipal (mile 310), Museu de História Natural Capão da Imbuia (mile 312), 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.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
Museu Botânico Municipal
Also known as the Gerdt Hatschbach Botanical Museum, the Museu Botânico Municipal is a botanical museum in Curitiba, in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Museu de História Natural Capão da Imbuia
Run by Curitiba's municipal environment department, the Capão da Imbuia Natural History Museum (MHNCI) is a natural history museum in Curitiba, Paraná.
Serra da Baitaca State Park
Serra da Baitaca State Park, in Quatro Barras in the Curitiba metro area, has trails up Anhangava, a 1,420-meter peak considered Paraná's most important rock-climbing spot, and to Morro do Samambaia. From the summit you can see Curitiba and the Serra do Mar.
Rio Turvo State Park
Roughly 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest fall within Rio Turvo State Park, which reaches into Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. It has trails, a waterfall, a cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Campina do Encantado State Park, in the São Paulo state town of Pariquera-Açu, protects a peat bog and a patch of wetland forest, described as a unique ecosystem 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.
When you get to São Vicente
Milionários beach
On the São Vicente coast in São Paulo state, Praia dos Milionários is known for calm water and short, narrow strips of sand.
Paranapuã Beach
Also known as Praia das Vacas, Paranapuã Beach lies at the mouth of São Vicente Bay, on the slopes of Parque Prainha and close to the Ponte Pênsil suspension bridge.
Gonzaguinha beach
Near São Vicente's center and historic sites, Gonzaguinha Beach is lined with kiosks, bars, restaurants and shops and hosts a yearly reenactment of Martim Afonso de Sousa's arrival.
More drives to São Vicente
- São Paulo to São Vicente
- Jundiaí to São Vicente
- Campinas to São Vicente
- Ribeirão Preto to São Vicente
- Bauru to São Vicente
- Franca to São Vicente
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 São Vicente?
About 11 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 551 miles.
How far is São Vicente from Cascavel by car?
About 551 miles (887 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 São Vicente 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 São Vicente?
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 São Vicente?
Closest to the road: Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 218, 0.6 mi from the route); Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 303, 1 mi from the route); Ruínas do Abarebebê (historic site, mile 507, 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.