Plan on about 11 h 32 min of driving for the 421-mile (677 km) trip from Divinópolis to Aracruz, before any 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.”
| Distance by road | 421 mi (677 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-050 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → ES-484 → ES-165 → ES-264 → ES-355 → ES-261 → BR-101 → ES-257 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Divinópolis to Aracruz: the shape of the trip
BR-262 (183 mi) and BR-381 (75 mi) carry about 61% of the 421 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Divinópolis to Aracruz
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 2–42 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 43–57 | 14 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 57–65 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 65–68 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 68–75 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 75–78 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 78–145 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 145–314 | 169 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| ES-484 | 314–319 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 319–328 | 9 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-165 | 328–333 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-264 | 333–368 | 35 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-355 | 368–373 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 373–375 | 2 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-261 | 375–403 | 28 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 403–412 | 9 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-257 | 412–420 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 420–421 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 268 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
What to see on the way from Divinópolis to Aracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 25), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 73), Museu do Tropeiro (mile 291), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 368), Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (mile 385)
- Nature and outdoors: Caparaó National Park (mile 272), Goiapaba-Açu Municipal Nature Park (mile 398)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 25), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (mile 73), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 73), Museu do Tropeiro (mile 291), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 368), Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (mile 385)
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.
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer in an organic modern style, the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a chapel in the Pampulha area of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Museum of Morphological Sciences at the Federal University of Minas Gerais' Institute of Biological Sciences is a science museum focused on people, health and science education for the public.
Caparaó National Park
Created in 1961, Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains on the Minas Gerais–Espírito Santo border, including Pico da Bandeira, one of Brazil's highest peaks.
Museu do Tropeiro
Opened in 2011 in Ibatiba, in the Caparaó region of Espírito Santo, the Museu do Tropeiro displays items tied to the muleteers who opened roads and trade in the area.
Museu da Imigração Pomerana
Museu da Imigração Pomerana in Santa Maria de Jetibá holds a collection on German immigration to Brazil, especially the Pomeranian settlers of Espírito Santo.
Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão
Founded in 1949 by naturalist Augusto Ruschi, this federal museum in Santa Teresa is run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums and focuses on the country's natural heritage.
Goiapaba-Açu Municipal Nature Park
Set in the Irundi district of Fundão, on the line with Santa Teresa in Espírito Santo, this municipal park is home to Goiapaba-Açu Peak.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
More drives to Aracruz
- Cariacica to Aracruz
- Vitória to Aracruz
- Guarapari to Aracruz
- Itaperuna to Aracruz
- Rio das Ostras to Aracruz
- Itabira to Aracruz
From Divinópolis to other places in Brazil
- Divinópolis to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Divinópolis to Itabira
- Divinópolis to Barbacena
- Divinópolis to Ubá
- Divinópolis to Muriaé
- Divinópolis to Teresópolis
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Divinópolis to Aracruz?
About 11 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 421 miles.
How far is Aracruz from Divinópolis by car?
About 421 miles (677 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 Divinópolis to Aracruz?
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 Divinópolis to Aracruz use?
In order: MG-050, BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, ES-484, ES-165, ES-264, ES-355, ES-261, BR-101 and ES-257. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Divinópolis to Aracruz?
Closest to the road: Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 291, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu da Imigração Pomerana (museum, mile 368, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (museum, mile 385, 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.