The Wayro route from Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão is 391 miles (630 km), about 10 h 2 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
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.”
| Distance | 391 mi (630 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | SC-445 → SC-446 → SC-390 → SC-114 → BR-116 → BR-470 → SC-120 → SC-350 → SC-150 → PRC-280 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão
PRC-280 (107 mi) and SC-350 (59 mi) carry about 42% of the 391 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-445 | 1–8 | 7 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-446 | 8–27 | 19 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-390 | 27–72 | 45 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 72–75 | 3 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-114 | 75–118 | 43 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 118–127 | 9 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-116 | 127–161 | 34 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-470 | 161–170 | 9 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-120 | 170–204 | 34 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 204–206 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-350 | 206–229 | 23 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 229–234 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-350 | 234–270 | 36 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-150 | 270–278 | 8 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| PRC-280 | 278–385 | 107 | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 385–391 | 6 | Paraná |
- Mile 277 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 321 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
- Mile 330 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Stops between Criciúma and Francisco Beltrão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Castelo de Lauro Müller (mile 27)
- Nature and outdoors: São Joaquim National Park (mile 47)
- Museums and history: Castelo de Lauro Müller (mile 27), Memorial Nereu Ramos (mile 123)
Castelo de Lauro Müller
Built in 1919 at the foot of the Serra do Rio do Rastro in Lauro Müller, this replica of a Swiss castle (Castelo Henrique Lage) has a round lookout tower and gardens.
São Joaquim National Park
São Joaquim National Park is a national park you can visit in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Memorial Nereu Ramos
On Rua Frei Rogério in Lages, Memorial Nereu Ramos is a biographical museum honoring Nereu Ramos, the only Santa Catarina native to serve as president of Brazil.
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From Criciúma to other places in Brazil
- Criciúma to Camboriú
- Criciúma to Bento Gonçalves
- Criciúma to Jaraguá do Sul
- Criciúma to Paranaguá
- Criciúma to Guarapuava
- Criciúma to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão?
About 10 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 391 miles.
How far is Francisco Beltrão from Criciúma by car?
About 391 miles (630 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 Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão use?
In order: SC-445, SC-446, SC-390, SC-114, BR-116, BR-470, SC-120, SC-350, SC-150 and PRC-280. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão?
Closest to the road: Castelo de Lauro Müller (historic site, mile 27, 0.3 mi from the route); São Joaquim National Park (national park, mile 47, 12 mi from the route); Memorial Nereu Ramos (biographical museum, mile 123, 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.