Divinópolis to Itaguaí is about 317 road miles (510 km): roughly 8 h 8 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 317 mi (510 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-494 → BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-040 → RJ-131 → BR-393 → RJ-127 → BR-493 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Divinópolis to Itaguaí
BR-494 (86 mi) and BR-040 (80 mi) carry about 52% of the 317 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Divinópolis and Itaguaí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 2–48 | 46 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 48–63 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 63–103 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 103–106 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 106–141 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 141–167 | 26 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 167–171 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 171–225 | 54 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 225–226 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-131 | 226–234 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 234–273 | 39 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-127 | 273–301 | 28 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 301–305 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 305–311 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 311–317 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 224 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Divinópolis and Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Loucura (mile 139), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 256), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 270)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 270)
- Museums and history: Museu Regional de São João del-Rei (mile 105), Casa do Padre Toledo (mile 109), Museu da Loucura (mile 139), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 256), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 270)
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei is a history and art museum in the town of São João del-Rei, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
Casa do Padre Toledo
In Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, this 18th-century mansion was the home of Father Carlos Correia de Toledo e Melo.
Museu da Loucura
Housed in the restored 1922 Torreão of the former Hospital Colônia de Barbacena, the Museu da Loucura opened in 1996 and uses objects, equipment, photos and documents to tell the history of psychiatric care in Minas Gerais.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
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 is the drive from Divinópolis to Itaguaí?
About 8 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 317 miles.
What is the driving distance from Divinópolis to Itaguaí?
About 317 miles (510 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 Itaguaí?
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 Itaguaí use?
In order: BR-494, BR-381, BR-265, BR-040, RJ-131, BR-393, RJ-127 and BR-493. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Divinópolis to Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Museu da Loucura (museum, mile 139, 0.4 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 256, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Casa da Hera (museum, mile 270, 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.