Catanduva to Araxá is about 217 road miles (349 km): roughly 5 h 2 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 | 217 mi (349 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-425 → SP-265 → SP-413 → MG-427 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Catanduva to Araxá: the shape of the trip
BR-262 (67 mi) and SP-425 (47 mi) carry about 53% of the 217 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Catanduva to Araxá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–36 | 36 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 36–39 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-425 | 39–86 | 47 | São Paulo |
| SP-265 | 86–99 | 13 | São Paulo |
| SP-413 | 99–116 | 17 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 116–117 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-427 | 117–142 | 25 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 142–146 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 146–213 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 213–217 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 116 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Catanduva and Araxá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Thermas dos Laranjais (mile 37), Museu dos Dinossauros (mile 158)
- Museums and history: Museu Ruy Menezes (mile 63), Museu de Arte Sacra (mile 147), Museu dos Dinossauros (mile 158)
- With kids: Thermas dos Laranjais (mile 37)
Thermas dos Laranjais
Thermas dos Laranjais is a water park in the municipality of Olímpia, in São Paulo state, drawing more than two million visitors a year.
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
Museu de Arte Sacra
Uberaba's sacred art museum occupies the Church of Santa Rita, built in 1854 and listed as national heritage in 1939. Inside are 18th- and 19th-century vestments, processional banners, religious images and furniture, plus an 1854 carved wooden Santa Rita.
Museu dos Dinossauros
Out in the rural district of Peirópolis, part of Uberaba in Minas Gerais, the Museu dos Dinossauros is a paleontology museum.
More drives to Araxá
- Ribeirão Preto to Araxá
- Bauru to Araxá
- Limeira to Araxá
- Mogi Guaçu to Araxá
- Bragança Paulista to Araxá
- São Paulo to Araxá
From Catanduva to other places in Brazil
- Catanduva to Paranapiacaba
- Catanduva to Itanhaém
- Catanduva to Guaratinguetá
- Catanduva to Penedo
- Catanduva to Trindade
- Catanduva to Fumaça
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Catanduva to Araxá?
About 5 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
How far is Araxá from Catanduva by car?
About 217 miles (349 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 Catanduva to Araxá drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Catanduva to Araxá use?
In order: SP-425, SP-265, SP-413, MG-427 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Catanduva to Araxá?
Closest to the road: Thermas dos Laranjais (water park, mile 37, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 147, 2 mi from the route); Museu dos Dinossauros (museum, mile 158, 0.7 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.