Divinópolis to Itaperuna is about 292 road miles (470 km): roughly 8 h 23 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 292 mi (470 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-050 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → BR-356 → AMG-1730 → MG-262 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Divinópolis to Itaperuna drive plays out
BR-356 (112 mi) and MG-050 (40 mi) carry about 52% of the 292 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Divinópolis to Itaperuna: the road sequence
| 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 | 68–85 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 85–124 | 39 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 124–127 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1730 | 127–132 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 132–134 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 134–172 | 38 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 172–176 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 176–213 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 213–254 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 254–255 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 255–259 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 259–291 | 32 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 291–292 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 272 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Divinópolis and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 25), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (mile 127), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 134), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 176)
- Nature and outdoors: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 206)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 25), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 68), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (mile 127), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 134), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 176), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 206)
- With kids: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 206)
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.
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Laid out around the artificial Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Pampulha Modern Ensemble is an urban project that includes a casino, a ballroom, the Golf Yacht Club and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Work on this Rococo Catholic church in Ouro Preto began in 1766 to a design by architect and sculptor Antônio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho.
Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana
Founded in 1973 by Archbishop Oscar de Oliveira, the Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana keeps historic musical instruments and music collections, mostly from the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
João Moojen Zoology Museum
Part of the Federal University of Viçosa in Minas Gerais, the João Moojen Zoology Museum is a public natural history museum tied to the Department of Animal Biology.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
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 Itaperuna?
About 8 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 292 miles.
How far is Itaperuna from Divinópolis by car?
About 292 miles (470 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 Itaperuna?
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 Itaperuna use?
In order: MG-050, BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, BR-356, AMG-1730, MG-262 and BR-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Divinópolis to Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 25, 0.4 mi from the route); Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (church, mile 127, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (museum, mile 134, 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.