Criciúma to Jaguarão is about 408 road miles (657 km): roughly 9 h 12 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 408 mi (657 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-290 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Criciúma to Jaguarão: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (177 mi) and BR-101 (98 mi) carry about 67% of the 408 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Criciúma to Jaguarão, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–11 | 11 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 11–109 | 98 | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 109–111 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 111–170 | 59 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 170–264 | 94 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 264–324 | 60 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 324–407 | 83 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 407–408 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 55 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Jaguarão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Morro de Osório Protected Area (mile 112), Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (mile 157), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 265)
- Nature and outdoors: Itapeva State Park (mile 59), Guarita State Park (mile 59), Jacuí Delta State Park (mile 176)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (mile 157), Otávio Rocha Viaduct (mile 171), Pinacoteca Barão de Santo Ângelo (mile 171), Estância das Pedras Brancas (mile 185), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 265)
Itapeva State Park
Itapeva State Park is a protected area managed at the state level in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, one of the parks in the state system.
Guarita State Park
Officially Parque Estadual José Lutzenberger, Guarita State Park in Rio Grande do Sul protects a promontory on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Morro de Osório Protected Area
Created in 1994, the Morro de Osório Environmental Protection Area is a municipal conservation unit of Osório, Rio Grande do Sul, originally covering about 6,896 acres.
Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha
At Rua Nossa Senhora dos Anjos 547 in central Gravataí, the Agostinho Martha Municipal Museum covers local history and art; it was created in 1974 and organized in 1981.
Otávio Rocha Viaduct
In Porto Alegre's city center, the Otávio Rocha Viaduct is an engineering landmark spanning the intersection of Duque de Caxias Street and Borges de Medeiros Avenue.
Pinacoteca Barão de Santo Ângelo
The Pinacoteca Barão de Santo Ângelo holds an art collection of about 3,000 items at the Arts Institute of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre.
Jacuí Delta State Park
Created in 1976, Jacuí Delta State Park (Parque Estadual Delta do Jacuí) protects the delta between Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul and nearby towns, where fishers from Ilha da Pintada still practice traditional fishing.
Estância das Pedras Brancas
Estância das Pedras Brancas is a historic ranch tied to the history of Rio Grande do Sul and the town of Guaíba. Its first owner was Antônio Ferreira Leitão.
Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves
Created by state decree in 1972 and linked to Rio Grande do Sul's culture department, this historic park stands on the old Sesmaria do Cristal, land once granted to the father of Farroupilha leader Bento Gonçalves da Silva.
More drives to Jaguarão
- São Leopoldo to Jaguarão
- Novo Hamburgo to Jaguarão
- Caxias do Sul to Jaguarão
- Tubarão to Jaguarão
- Lages to Jaguarão
- Palhoça to Jaguarão
From Criciúma to other places in Brazil
- Criciúma to Camboriú
- Criciúma to Bento Gonçalves
- Criciúma to Jaraguá do Sul
- Criciúma to Paranaguá
- Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão
- Criciúma to Guarapuava
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Criciúma to Jaguarão?
About 9 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 408 miles.
What is the driving distance from Criciúma to Jaguarão?
About 408 miles (657 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 Jaguarão?
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 Criciúma to Jaguarão use?
In order: BR-101, BR-290 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Criciúma and Jaguarão?
Closest to the road: Morro de Osório Protected Area (environmental protection area, mile 112, 0.8 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (museum, mile 157, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (museum, mile 265, 0.5 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.