By road, Curitiba and Guarapuava are about 159 miles (256 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 16 min of driving.
- 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 | 159 mi (256 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 |
| States on the route | Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Curitiba to Guarapuava drive plays out
BR-277 (154 mi) carries about 97% of the 159 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Curitiba to Guarapuava, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 3–157 | 154 | Paraná |
| local roads | 157–159 | 2 | Paraná |
Stops between Curitiba and Guarapuava
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 13), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 34), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 13), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 34), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 89)
Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha
In Campo Largo, Paraná, the Parque Histórico do Mate is a themed park that tells the story of the yerba mate cycle and ranks among the town's visitor attractions.
Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios
Also called Ponte de Dom Pedro, this bridge over the Rio dos Papagaios, which gives it its name, is protected as historic and artistic heritage of the state of Paraná.
Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal
Also called Palácio do Pinho, this early 20th-century mansion stands in the middle of the Irati National Forest in Paraná.
Once you reach Guarapuava
Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava
In the center of Guarapuava, Paraná, the historic Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava now houses the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava.
Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava
Local history is the focus at the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava, in central Guarapuava, Paraná, whose collection also includes objects used by Indigenous groups who once lived in the region.
More drives to Guarapuava
- Sorocaba to Guarapuava
- Praia Grande to Guarapuava
- São Vicente to Guarapuava
- Santos to Guarapuava
- Campinas to Guarapuava
- São Paulo to Guarapuava
From Curitiba to other places in Brazil
- Curitiba to Ponta Grossa
- Curitiba to Itanhaém
- Curitiba to Apucarana
- Curitiba to Sorocaba
- Curitiba to Londrina
- Curitiba to Santos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Curitiba to Guarapuava?
About 3 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 159 miles.
What is the driving distance from Curitiba to Guarapuava?
About 159 miles (256 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 Curitiba to Guarapuava?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Curitiba to Guarapuava?
Closest to the road: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 13, 0.1 mi from the route); Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (historic bridge, mile 34, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 89, 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.