The Wayro route from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Aracruz is 336 miles (541 km), about 9 h 27 min of driving without 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 336 mi (541 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-129 → BR-356 → MG-262 → MG-329 → BR-262 → ES-484 → ES-165 → ES-264 → ES-355 → ES-261 → BR-101 → ES-257 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Aracruz is like
BR-262 (120 mi) and MG-262 (44 mi) carry about 49% of the 336 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Aracruz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 1–31 | 30 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 31–42 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 42–86 | 44 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-329 | 86–107 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 107–111 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 111–231 | 120 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| ES-484 | 231–235 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 235–244 | 9 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-165 | 244–249 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-264 | 249–284 | 35 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-355 | 284–290 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-261 | 290–318 | 28 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 318–328 | 10 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-257 | 328–336 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 185 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Aracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja de São Francisco de Assis (mile 41), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 41), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 284), Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (mile 301)
- Nature and outdoors: Caparaó National Park (mile 188), Goiapaba-Açu Municipal Nature Park (mile 314)
- Museums and history: Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (mile 33), Igreja de São Francisco de Assis (mile 41), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 41), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 82), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 284), Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (mile 301)
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Work on this Rococo Catholic church in Ouro Preto began in 1766 to a design by architect and sculptor Antônio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho.
Igreja de São Francisco de Assis
Mariana's Igreja de São Francisco de Assis is a Rococo church representing a later stage in the evolution of the Baroque style of Minas Gerais.
Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana
Founded in 1973 by Archbishop Oscar de Oliveira, the Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana keeps historic musical instruments and music collections, mostly from the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
Caparaó National Park
Created in 1961, Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains on the Minas Gerais–Espírito Santo border, including Pico da Bandeira, one of Brazil's highest peaks.
Museu da Imigração Pomerana
Museu da Imigração Pomerana in Santa Maria de Jetibá holds a collection on German immigration to Brazil, especially the Pomeranian settlers of Espírito Santo.
Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão
Founded in 1949 by naturalist Augusto Ruschi, this federal museum in Santa Teresa is run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums and focuses on the country's natural heritage.
Goiapaba-Açu Municipal Nature Park
Set in the Irundi district of Fundão, on the line with Santa Teresa in Espírito Santo, this municipal park is home to Goiapaba-Açu Peak.
More drives to Aracruz
- Cariacica to Aracruz
- Vitória to Aracruz
- Guarapari to Aracruz
- Itaperuna to Aracruz
- Rio das Ostras to Aracruz
- Itabira to Aracruz
From Conselheiro Lafaiete to other places in Brazil
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Barra do Piraí
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Passos
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Guaratinguetá
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Trindade
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Paranapiacaba
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Cubatão
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Aracruz?
About 9 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 336 miles.
What is the driving distance from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Aracruz?
About 336 miles (541 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 Conselheiro Lafaiete to Aracruz drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Aracruz?
In order: MG-129, BR-356, MG-262, MG-329, BR-262, ES-484, ES-165, ES-264, ES-355, ES-261, BR-101 and ES-257. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Aracruz?
Closest to the road: Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (museum, mile 41, 0.3 mi from the route); Museu da Imigração Pomerana (museum, mile 284, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (museum, mile 301, 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.