Plan on about 6 h 8 min of driving for the 212-mile (341 km) trip from Divinópolis to Ubá, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 212 mi (341 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-494 → BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-040 → MG-448 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Divinópolis to Ubá
BR-494 (86 mi) and BR-265 (77 mi) carry about 77% of the 212 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Divinópolis to Ubá
| 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 | 141–152 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-448 | 152–169 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 169–211 | 42 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 211–212 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
Stops between Divinópolis and Ubá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Loucura (mile 139)
- Museums and history: Memorial Tancredo Neves (mile 105), Museu de Sant'Ana (mile 109), Museu da Loucura (mile 139)
Memorial Tancredo Neves
This museum in São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, covers the life and political career of Tancredo Neves, the former governor and first civilian president elected after military rule, who died before taking office in 1985.
Museu de Sant'Ana
Founded in 2014 by the Instituto Cultural Flávio Gutierrez, this Tiradentes art museum specializes in images of Saint Anne, with a collection of 291 statues.
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.
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From Divinópolis to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Divinópolis to Ubá?
About 6 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 212 miles.
What is the driving distance from Divinópolis to Ubá?
About 212 miles (341 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 Ubá?
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 Ubá use?
In order: BR-494, BR-381, BR-265, BR-040 and MG-448. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Divinópolis and Ubá?
Closest to the road: Memorial Tancredo Neves (museum, mile 105, 2 mi from the route); Museu de Sant'Ana (museum, mile 109, 3 mi from the route); Museu da Loucura (museum, mile 139, 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.