Plan on about 8 h 32 min of driving for the 304-mile (489 km) trip from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Colatina, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 304 mi (489 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-129 → BR-356 → MG-262 → MG-329 → BR-262 → MG-108 → BR-474 → BR-259 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Conselheiro Lafaiete–Colatina drive in a few lines
BR-262 (66 mi) and MG-108 (66 mi) carry about 43% of the 304 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Conselheiro Lafaiete to Colatina
| 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 | 111–177 | 66 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 177–178 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-108 | 178–244 | 66 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-474 | 244–267 | 23 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-259 | 267–299 | 32 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 299–304 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 271 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
Stops between Conselheiro Lafaiete and Colatina
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Estadual do Itacolomi (mile 34), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 41)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual do Itacolomi (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Museu do Chá (Ouro Preto) (mile 30), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (mile 33), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 41), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 82)
Museu do Chá (Ouro Preto)
The Museu do Chá is a museum in the administrative headquarters of Itacolomi State Park, set within the park's intensive-use and historic-cultural zones.
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.
Parque Estadual do Itacolomi
Spanning Ouro Preto and Mariana, Parque Estadual do Itacolomi is a protected state park created in 1967, with elevations from 700 to 1,772 m, open to visitors since 2004.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana
Often called the Sé of Mariana, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Mariana, Minas Gerais, and the seat of 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.
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- Campos dos Goytacazes to Colatina
- Rio das Ostras to Colatina
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 Colatina?
About 8 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 304 miles.
How far is Colatina from Conselheiro Lafaiete by car?
About 304 miles (489 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 Conselheiro Lafaiete to Colatina?
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 Conselheiro Lafaiete to Colatina use?
In order: MG-129, BR-356, MG-262, MG-329, BR-262, MG-108, BR-474 and BR-259. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Colatina?
Closest to the road: Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (church, mile 33, 1 mi from the route); Parque Estadual do Itacolomi (state park, mile 34, 0.4 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (cathedral, mile 41, 0.6 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.