The Wayro route from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Jaú is 470 miles (756 km), about 10 h 11 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 470 mi (756 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-381 → BR-262 → MG-050 → BR-265 → SP-351 → SP-334 → SP-330 → SP-255 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Jaú is like
MG-050 (217 mi) and SP-255 (93 mi) carry about 66% of the 470 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Conselheiro Lafaiete and Jaú
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 2–58 | 56 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 58–62 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 62–70 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 70–85 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 85–302 | 217 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 302–318 | 16 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| local roads | 318–326 | 8 | São Paulo |
| SP-351 | 326–348 | 22 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 348–349 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-334 | 349–368 | 19 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 368–374 | 6 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 374–375 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-255 | 375–468 | 93 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 468–470 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 316 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Conselheiro Lafaiete and Jaú
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 103), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 355)
- Nature and outdoors: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 60), Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 245)
- Museums and history: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 60), Casa de Cacos (mile 66), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 103), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 126), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 355), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 426)
- With kids: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 60)
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, this hilltop sanctuary in Congonhas is famous for Aleijadinho's 12 soapstone prophets on the front terraces and six chapels holding 64 life-size cedar figures of the Passion.
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Laid out around the artificial Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Pampulha Modern Ensemble is an urban project that includes a casino, a ballroom, the Golf Yacht Club and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
On the PUC Minas campus in Belo Horizonte, this natural sciences museum shows Brazilian fauna, largely from the cerrado, alongside fossil South American mammals and an 'Age of Reptiles' hall with dinosaurs, pterosaurs and a large crocodile.
Casa de Cacos
Casa de Cacos in Contagem is a museum and an example of fantastic architecture, built and decorated entirely by geologist Carlos Luís de Almeida and considered the only one of its kind in Brazil.
Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
In Itaúna, Minas Gerais, this municipal museum occupies the old railway station, which served trains from its opening in 1917 until passenger service through the town ended in 1986.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
Museu Casa de Portinari
In Brodowski, Candido Portinari's childhood home is now the Museu Casa de Portinari, where the painter often returned to stay with family. Inside are several of his works, mostly murals painted in fresco and tempera.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Built in 1914, the mansion that houses Araraquara's Casa da Cultura is protected by CONDEPHAAT, São Paulo's heritage council. Inside are historical collections and a small theater.
Arriving in Jaú
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Jaú's Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is the seat of the Diocese of Jaú and the church of a parish created on August 15, 1853.
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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 does it take to drive from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Jaú?
About 10 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 470 miles.
What is the driving distance from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Jaú?
About 470 miles (756 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 Jaú?
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 Jaú?
In order: BR-040, BR-381, BR-262, MG-050, BR-265, SP-351, SP-334, SP-330 and SP-255. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Jaú?
Closest to the road: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos (calvary, mile 13, 1 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 103, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 355, 0.2 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.