Plan on about 8 h 53 min of driving for the 373-mile (600 km) trip from Caxias do Sul to Francisco Beltrão, before any 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.”
| Distance by road | 373 mi (600 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | ERS-122 → RSC-453 → VRS-313 → BR-386 → BR-153 → BR-158 → SC-160 → PR-180 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Caxias do Sul to Francisco Beltrão: the shape of the trip
BR-386 (123 mi) and BR-153 (94 mi) carry about 58% of the 373 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Caxias do Sul to Francisco Beltrão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-122 | 1–5 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-453 | 5–10 | 5 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 10–14 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| VRS-313 | 14–23 | 9 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 23–24 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-453 | 24–59 | 35 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 59–60 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-386 | 60–123 | 63 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-153 | 123–217 | 94 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-386 | 217–277 | 60 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 277–310 | 33 | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 310–319 | 9 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 319–321 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-160 | 321–344 | 23 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 344–346 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| PR-180 | 346–365 | 19 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| local roads | 365–373 | 8 | Paraná |
- Mile 278 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Santa Catarina (state line)
- Mile 347 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Caxias do Sul and Francisco Beltrão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (mile 7)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Ventoso (mile 12), Parque Estadual do Papagaio-Charão (Ex-Parque Est. Rondinha) (mile 194)
- Museums and history: Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (mile 7)
Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp
A few kilometers from central Caxias do Sul, in the Forqueta district, the Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp is a history museum themed on grapes and wine.
Salto Ventoso
Salto Ventoso is a waterfall in Farroupilha, Brazil, and a tourist attraction of regional importance.
Parque Estadual do Papagaio-Charão (Ex-Parque Est. Rondinha)
Created in 1982 on 1,000 hectares, this Rio Grande do Sul state park (formerly Rondinha Forest Park) protects a transition between savanna and araucaria forest, home to the threatened red-spectacled parrot and the Butia paraguayensis palm.
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From Caxias do Sul to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Caxias do Sul to Francisco Beltrão?
About 8 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 373 miles.
How far is Francisco Beltrão from Caxias do Sul by car?
About 373 miles (600 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 do Sul to Francisco Beltrão?
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 Caxias do Sul to Francisco Beltrão?
In order: ERS-122, RSC-453, VRS-313, BR-386, BR-153, BR-158, SC-160 and PR-180. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Caxias do Sul and Francisco Beltrão?
Closest to the road: Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (museum, mile 7, 0.4 mi from the route); Salto Ventoso (waterfall, mile 12, 5 mi from the route); Parque Estadual do Papagaio-Charão (Ex-Parque Est. Rondinha) (state park, mile 194, 6 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.