Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento is about 336 road miles (540 km): roughly 7 h 57 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance by road | 336 mi (540 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | ERS-122 → RSC-453 → VRS-313 → RSC-287 → BR-158 → BR-290 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento is like
BR-158 (135 mi) and RSC-287 (95 mi) carry about 68% of the 336 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento, road by road
| 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 | 24–83 | 59 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-287 | 83–178 | 95 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 178–183 | 5 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 183–187 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 187–258 | 71 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 258–272 | 14 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 272–336 | 64 | Rio Grande do Sul |
What to see on the way from Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (mile 7), Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 185), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 186)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Ventoso (mile 12)
- Museums and history: Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (mile 7), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santa Cruz do Sul (mile 97), Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum (mile 121), Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 185), Museum Vincente Pallotti (mile 186)
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.
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santa Cruz do Sul
Facing Getúlio Vargas Square in central Santa Cruz do Sul, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is the city's Roman Catholic cathedral.
Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum
In the town of Candelária, Rio Grande do Sul, the Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum is part of the Paleorrota Geopark and offers information about the region.
Aqueduto de Candelária
In Candelária, Rio Grande do Sul, the Aqueduto de Candelária stands in the Linha Curitiba area. It was commissioned by João Kochenborger, one of the first German immigrants to reach the municipality, in 1862.
Planetário Professor José Mariano da Rocha Filho
Founded in 1971 at the Federal University of Santa Maria, this planetarium seats 120 people and has used a Digistar 4 digital projector since 2011.
Educational Museum Gama D'Eça
The Gama D'Eça Educational Museum sits at Rua do Acampamento 81 in central Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul.
Museum Vincente Pallotti
On Avenida Presidente Vargas in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, the Vicente Pallotti Museum shares a complex with Palotina College.
More drives to Santana do Livramento
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Santana do Livramento
- Bento Gonçalves to Santana do Livramento
- Passo Fundo to Santana do Livramento
- São Leopoldo to Santana do Livramento
- Novo Hamburgo to Santana do Livramento
- Erechim to Santana do Livramento
From Caxias do Sul to other places in Brazil
- Caxias do Sul to Francisco Beltrão
- Caxias do Sul to Campo Mourão
- Caxias do Sul to Santa Maria, Brazil
- Caxias do Sul to Paranaguá
- Caxias do Sul to Itajaí
- Caxias do Sul to Blumenau
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento?
About 7 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 336 miles.
What is the driving distance from Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento?
About 336 miles (540 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 Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento?
In order: ERS-122, RSC-453, VRS-313, RSC-287, BR-158 and BR-290. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Caxias do Sul and Santana do Livramento?
Closest to the road: Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (museum, mile 7, 0.4 mi from the route); Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (didactic museum, mile 185, 0.4 mi from the route); Museum Vincente Pallotti (museum, mile 186, 0.1 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.