Divinópolis to Muriaé is about 257 road miles (414 km): roughly 7 h 24 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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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.”
| Total distance | 257 mi (414 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 24 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 |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Divinópolis–Muriaé drive in a few lines
BR-356 (80 mi) and MG-050 (40 mi) carry about 47% of the 257 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Divinópolis and Muriaé
| 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 |
| local roads | 254–257 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
Where to stop on the way to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 25), Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (mile 127), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 134), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 176)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual do Itacolomi (mile 129), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 206)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 25), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 68), Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (mile 127), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, 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.
Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church
Raised during Brazil's Gold Rush, the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Ouro Preto is a Catholic church listed as a monument by the National Historic and Artistic Heritage Institute.
Parque Estadual do Itacolomi
Spanning Ouro Preto and Mariana, Parque Estadual do Itacolomi is a protected state park created in 1967, with elevations from 700 to 1,772 m, open to visitors since 2004.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana
Often called the Sé of Mariana, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Mariana, Minas Gerais, and the seat of 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 Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
From Divinópolis to other places in Brazil
- Divinópolis to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Divinópolis to Itabira
- Divinópolis to Barbacena
- Divinópolis to Ubá
- Divinópolis to Teresópolis
- Divinópolis to Mogi Guaçu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Divinópolis to Muriaé?
About 7 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 257 miles.
What is the driving distance from Divinópolis to Muriaé?
About 257 miles (414 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 Muriaé 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 Muriaé 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 Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 25, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (basilica, mile 127, 0.4 mi from the route); Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 176, 0.4 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.