Plan on about 12 h 47 min of driving for the 477-mile (768 km) trip from Divinópolis to Itaúnas, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 477 mi (768 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-050 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → BR-259 → ES-320 → ES-220 → BR-342 → ES-422 → ES-010 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Divinópolis to Itaúnas: the shape of the trip
BR-381 (279 mi) and BR-259 (42 mi) carry about 67% of the 477 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Divinópolis to Itaúnas
| 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 | 78–191 | 113 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 191–201 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 201–268 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-259 | 268–310 | 42 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 310–361 | 51 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 361–365 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-320 | 365–373 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-220 | 373–404 | 31 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-342 | 404–410 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-381 | 410–450 | 40 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 450–453 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-422 | 453–464 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-010 | 464–477 | 13 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 359 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
Stops between Divinópolis and Itaúnas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 25), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 70), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 73), Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 196), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 449), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 449)
- Nature and outdoors: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 70)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 25), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 70), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 73), Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira (mile 74), Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 196), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 268), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 449), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 449)
- With kids: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 70)
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.
Vale Verde
Vale Verde Parque Ecológico sits in the municipality of Betim, Minas Gerais, on a farm with a still where Cachaça Vale Verde is produced.
Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
On the PUC Minas campus in Belo Horizonte, this natural sciences museum shows Brazilian fauna, largely from the cerrado, alongside fossil South American mammals and an 'Age of Reptiles' hall with dinosaurs, pterosaurs and a large crocodile.
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.
Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira
In Belo Horizonte, the Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira covers Brazil's role in World War II, with a focus on soldiers from Minas Gerais sent to Italy, including the taking of Montese.
Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano
Inaugurated in 1993, Saint Sebastian Cathedral in Coronel Fabriciano, Minas Gerais, shares the role of seat of the Diocese of Itabira-Fabriciano with Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in Itabira.
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
When you get to Itaúnas
Itaúnas State Park
In northern Espírito Santo, Itaúnas State Park protects the lower Itaúnas River along with a strip of marshes, dunes and Atlantic beaches.
More drives to Itaúnas
- Serra to Itaúnas
- Cariacica to Itaúnas
- Vitória to Itaúnas
- Vila Velha to Itaúnas
- Guarapari to Itaúnas
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas
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 Itaúnas?
About 12 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 477 miles.
How far is Itaúnas from Divinópolis by car?
About 477 miles (768 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 Divinópolis to Itaúnas 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 Divinópolis to Itaúnas use?
In order: MG-050, BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, BR-259, ES-320, ES-220, BR-342, ES-422 and ES-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Divinópolis to Itaúnas?
Closest to the road: Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 25, 0.4 mi from the route); Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (museum, mile 70, 0.6 mi from the route); Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 196, 0.5 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.