Plan on about 8 h 58 min of driving for the 370-mile (595 km) trip from Caxias to Barra Grande, before any stops.
- 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 | 370 mi (595 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-316 → BR-226 → BR-343 → BR-222 → CE-240 → CE-163 |
| States on the route | Maranhão, Piauí, Ceará |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Caxias to Barra Grande drive plays out
BR-222 (126 mi) and BR-343 (102 mi) carry about 62% of the 370 miles. It runs through 3 states: Maranhão, Piauí, Ceará. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Caxias to Barra Grande
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Maranhão |
| BR-316 | 2–41 | 39 | Maranhão |
| BR-226 | 41–47 | 6 | Maranhão, Piauí |
| BR-343 | 47–149 | 102 | Piauí |
| BR-222 | 149–275 | 126 | Piauí, Ceará |
| connecting roads | 275–277 | 2 | Ceará |
| CE-240 | 277–354 | 77 | Ceará |
| connecting roads | 354–357 | 3 | Ceará |
| CE-163 | 357–364 | 7 | Ceará |
| local roads | 364–370 | 6 | Ceará |
- Mile 45 of this route: Maranhão → Piauí (state line)
- Mile 194 of this route: Piauí → Ceará (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Barra Grande
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (mile 99), Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (mile 131)
- Nature and outdoors: Sete Cidades National Park (mile 163), Ubajara National Park (mile 235)
- Museums and history: Museu do Piauí (mile 47), Memorial Esperança Garcia (mile 47), St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (mile 99), Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (mile 131), Museu Madi (mile 273)
Museu do Piauí
Created and run by the Piauí state government, the Museu do Piauí is a museum founded in 1995 by former vice governor Osmar Junior.
Memorial Esperança Garcia
On Avenida Miguel Rosa in Teresina, the Memorial Esperança Garcia is a cultural space opened in July 2007 and run by the Piauí State Department of Culture.
St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior
In Campo Maior, Piauí, St. Anthony Cathedral is a Catholic church on Bona Primo Square, also known as Campo Maior Cathedral.
Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã
Also called Vovó Alemã, Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã is a 19th-century farmhouse in Capitão de Campos, protected by state decree in 1992 as an example of rural Piauí architecture with its original features intact.
Sete Cidades National Park
Sete Cidades National Park is a national park in the state of Piauí, Brazil.
Ubajara National Park
Ubajara National Park is a national park in the state of Ceará, best known for the Ubajara grotto, a cave that gives the park its reputation.
Teatro São João (Sobral)
Teatro São João is a cultural venue in the city of Sobral, Ceará, a place to check for performances while passing through town.
Museu Madi
On the banks of the Acaraú River in Sobral, Ceará, the Museu Madi was the first Madi museum opened in Brazil.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Caxias to Barra Grande?
About 8 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 370 miles.
What is the driving distance from Caxias to Barra Grande?
About 370 miles (595 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 Caxias to Barra Grande?
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 Caxias to Barra Grande use?
In order: BR-316, BR-226, BR-343, BR-222, CE-240 and CE-163. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Caxias to Barra Grande?
Closest to the road: St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (cathedral, mile 99, 0.6 mi from the route); Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (historic estate, mile 131, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu Madi (museum, mile 273, 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.