Divinópolis to Teixeira de Freitas is about 513 road miles (826 km): roughly 13 h 16 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 513 mi (826 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-050 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → BR-116 → MGC-418 → BR-418 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Divinópolis–Teixeira de Freitas drive in a few lines
BR-381 (187 mi) and BR-116 (81 mi) carry about 52% of the 513 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Bahia. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Divinópolis to Teixeira de Freitas: 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 | 68–75 | 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 | 201–267 | 66 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 267–268 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 268–349 | 81 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 349–352 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-418 | 352–415 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-418 | 415–485 | 70 | Minas Gerais, Bahia |
| BR-101 | 485–511 | 26 | Bahia |
| local roads | 511–513 | 2 | Bahia |
- Mile 459 of this route: Minas Gerais → Bahia (state line)
Places worth a stop between Divinópolis and Teixeira de Freitas
- 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), Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 196)
- 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), Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (mile 61), Casa de Cacos (mile 62), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 70), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (mile 73), Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira (mile 74), Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 196), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 267)
- 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.
Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center
The Centro Cultural Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho is a public museum set in three historic buildings in Contagem, remnants of the town's original Portuguese Crown tax post.
Casa de Cacos
Casa de Cacos in Contagem is a museum and an example of fantastic architecture, built and decorated entirely by geologist Carlos Luís de Almeida and considered the only one of its kind in Brazil.
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.
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 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.
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- Niterói to Teixeira de Freitas
- Rio de Janeiro to Teixeira de Freitas
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 Teixeira de Freitas?
About 13 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 513 miles.
What is the driving distance from Divinópolis to Teixeira de Freitas?
About 513 miles (826 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 Teixeira de Freitas?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Divinópolis to Teixeira de Freitas?
In order: MG-050, BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, BR-116, MGC-418, BR-418 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Divinópolis and Teixeira de Freitas?
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.