Curitiba to Santa Cruz do Sul is about 475 road miles (765 km): roughly 10 h 16 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 475 mi (765 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-476 → BR-153 → ERS-135 → RSC-153 |
| States on the route | Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Curitiba–Santa Cruz do Sul drive in a few lines
BR-153 (170 mi) and BR-476 (140 mi) carry about 65% of the 475 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Curitiba to Santa Cruz do Sul: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| BR-476 | 4–144 | 140 | Paraná |
| BR-153 | 144–296 | 152 | Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-135 | 296–341 | 45 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 341–345 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 345–370 | 25 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-153 | 370–388 | 18 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 388–391 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 391–472 | 81 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 472–475 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 190 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
- Mile 263 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (state line)
What to see on the way from Curitiba to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (mile 343), Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (mile 344)
- Nature and outdoors: Monge State Park (mile 43)
- Museums and history: Museum Casa Lacerda (mile 43), Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias (mile 144), Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (mile 343), Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (mile 344)
Monge State Park
Monge State Park is a state park in Paraná, named after a monk, or monks, said to have lived for a time in a cave inside the park.
Museum Casa Lacerda
In the town of Lapa, Casa Lacerda is a historic building and federal museum that recreates a 19th-century home of Paraná's ranching elite, with every room furnished and decorated with period objects.
Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias
Created in 1996 in União da Vitória, Paraná, Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias protects about 236 hectares of araucaria forest, local wildlife and water sources.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Passo Fundo, dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida, is the Catholic church that holds the seat of the Archdiocese of Passo Fundo.
Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro
Starting from businessman Paulo Afonso Trevisan's collection of race cars, this Passo Fundo museum gathers photos, films and documents on the history of Brazilian motor racing.
Arriving in Santa Cruz do Sul
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santa Cruz do Sul
Facing Getúlio Vargas Square in central Santa Cruz do Sul, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is the city's Roman Catholic cathedral.
More drives to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Ponta Grossa to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Paranaguá to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Joinville to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Itajaí to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Blumenau to Santa Cruz do Sul
From Curitiba to other places in Brazil
- Curitiba to Ponta Grossa
- Curitiba to Guarapuava
- Curitiba to Itanhaém
- Curitiba to Apucarana
- Curitiba to Sorocaba
- Curitiba to Londrina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Curitiba to Santa Cruz do Sul?
About 10 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 475 miles.
How far is Santa Cruz do Sul from Curitiba by car?
About 475 miles (765 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 Curitiba to Santa Cruz do Sul drive?
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 Curitiba to Santa Cruz do Sul use?
In order: BR-476, BR-153, ERS-135 and RSC-153. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Curitiba to Santa Cruz do Sul?
Closest to the road: Museum Casa Lacerda (museum, mile 43, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (cathedral, mile 343, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (museum, mile 344, 0.3 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.