Chapecó to Botucatu is about 526 road miles (846 km): roughly 11 h 37 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 526 mi (846 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-480 → BR-282 → BR-153 → BR-476 → BR-373 → BR-376 → PRC-373 → PR-151 → PR-239 → SP-281 → SP-255 → SP-280 → SP-209 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Chapecó to Botucatu drive plays out
BR-153 (159 mi) and PR-151 (89 mi) carry about 47% of the 526 miles. It runs through 3 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Chapecó and Botucatu
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-480 | 2–7 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-282 | 7–68 | 61 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-153 | 68–151 | 83 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-476 | 151–171 | 20 | Paraná |
| BR-153 | 171–247 | 76 | Paraná |
| BR-373 | 247–272 | 25 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 272–274 | 2 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 274–278 | 4 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 278–279 | 1 | Paraná |
| PRC-373 | 279–284 | 5 | Paraná |
| PR-151 | 284–373 | 89 | Paraná |
| PR-239 | 373–381 | 8 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 381–384 | 3 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-281 | 384–418 | 34 | São Paulo |
| SP-255 | 418–491 | 73 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 491–492 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 492–511 | 19 | São Paulo |
| SP-209 | 511–524 | 13 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 524–526 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 106 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 382 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Chapecó and Botucatu
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jaguariaíva River Canyon (mile 357)
- Nature and outdoors: Araucárias National Park (mile 52), Campos Gerais National Park (mile 287), Parque Estadual Vale do Códo (mile 346), Jaguariaíva River Canyon (mile 357)
- Museums and history: Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias (mile 150), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 227), St. Ann Cathedral, Ponta Grossa (mile 279), Museu Campos Gerais (mile 279)
Araucárias National Park
In the state of Santa Catarina, Araucárias National Park is a protected area that is part of Brazil's national park system.
Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias
Created in 1996 in União da Vitória, Paraná, Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias protects about 236 hectares of araucaria forest, local wildlife and water sources.
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.
St. Ann Cathedral, Ponta Grossa
St. Ann Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Ponta Grossa, in Paraná state in southern Brazil.
Museu Campos Gerais
Run by the State University of Ponta Grossa, Museu Campos Gerais works to preserve the cultural heritage of Paraná's Campos Gerais region.
Campos Gerais National Park
Created in 2006 across Ponta Grossa, Castro and Carambeí, Campos Gerais National Park protects native grasslands and Araucaria forest, with visitor sites like the Buraco do Padre sinkhole and the Mariquinha and São Jorge River waterfalls.
Parque Estadual Vale do Códo
Vale do Codó State Park lies in the municipality of Jaguariaíva, Paraná, about 230 km from Curitiba, inside the Escarpa Devoniana Environmental Protection Area.
Jaguariaíva River Canyon
The Jaguariaíva River runs through this canyon in Jaguariaíva, in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Abadia de Santa Cruz
Founded in 1936 by German monks from Himmerod Abbey, the Abadia de Santa Cruz is a Cistercian monastery in Itaporanga, São Paulo state.
More drives to Botucatu
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From Chapecó to other places in Brazil
- Chapecó to Ourinhos
- Chapecó to Itapetininga
- Chapecó to Itanhaém
- Chapecó to Tatuí
- Chapecó to Cubatão
- Chapecó to Itu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chapecó to Botucatu?
About 11 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 526 miles.
How far is Botucatu from Chapecó by car?
About 526 miles (846 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 Chapecó to Botucatu?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chapecó to Botucatu?
In order: BR-480, BR-282, BR-153, BR-476, BR-373, BR-376, PRC-373, PR-151, PR-239, SP-281, SP-255, SP-280 and SP-209. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chapecó to Botucatu?
Closest to the road: Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias (museum, mile 150, 1 mi from the route); Jaguariaíva River Canyon (canyon, mile 357, 0.7 mi from the route); Abadia de Santa Cruz (monastery, mile 418, 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.