Plan on about 12 h 11 min of driving for the 434-mile (698 km) trip from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itaúnas, 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 | 434 mi (698 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-129 → BR-356 → MG-262 → MG-329 → BR-262 → MG-108 → BR-474 → BR-259 → ES-080 → ES-137 → BR-381 → ES-422 → ES-010 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itaúnas
BR-262 (66 mi) and MG-108 (66 mi) carry about 30% of the 434 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itaúnas: the road sequence
| 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 | 267–294 | 27 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 294–302 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-080 | 302–328 | 26 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-137 | 328–365 | 37 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-381 | 365–406 | 41 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 406–409 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-422 | 409–421 | 12 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-010 | 421–434 | 13 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 270 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
Stops between Conselheiro Lafaiete and Itaúnas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 41), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 408)
- Museums and history: Museu do Oratório (mile 33), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 41), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 82), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 408)
Museu do Oratório
Set in a three-story historic mansion in Ouro Preto, next to the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, the Museu do Oratório displays a collection of 162 oratories and 300 religious images.
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.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Once you reach Itaúnas
Itaúnas State Park
In northern Espírito Santo, Itaúnas State Park protects the lower Itaúnas River along with a strip of marshes, dunes and Atlantic beaches.
More drives to Itaúnas
- Serra to Itaúnas
- Cariacica to Itaúnas
- Vitória to Itaúnas
- Vila Velha to Itaúnas
- Guarapari to Itaúnas
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas
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 Itaúnas?
About 12 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 434 miles.
How far is Itaúnas from Conselheiro Lafaiete by car?
About 434 miles (698 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 Itaúnas 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 Itaúnas?
In order: MG-129, BR-356, MG-262, MG-329, BR-262, MG-108, BR-474, BR-259, ES-080, ES-137, BR-381, ES-422 and ES-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itaúnas?
Closest to the road: Museu do Oratório (museum, mile 33, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (museum, mile 41, 0.3 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 408, 0.9 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.