Plan on about 9 h 57 min of driving for the 505-mile (813 km) trip from Dourados to Jaú, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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.”
| Total distance | 505 mi (813 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | MS-162 → BR-163 → BR-376 → MS-134 → BR-267 → SP-270 → SP-327 → SP-225 |
| States on the route | Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Dourados to Jaú is like
SP-270 (169 mi) and BR-376 (107 mi) carry about 55% of the 505 miles. It runs through 2 states: Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Dourados and Jaú
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| MS-162 | 1–5 | 4 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-163 | 5–8 | 3 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-376 | 8–25 | 17 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| local roads | 25–28 | 3 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-376 | 28–118 | 90 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| MS-134 | 118–153 | 35 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-267 | 153–231 | 78 | Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 231–400 | 169 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 400–421 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 421–503 | 82 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 503–505 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 230 of this route: Mato Grosso do Sul → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Dourados to Jaú
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bauru Zoo (mile 473), Botanical Garden of Bauru (mile 473), Castelo Furlani (mile 490)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden of Bauru (mile 473)
- Museums and history: Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis (mile 360), Estação de Assis (mile 360), Botanical Garden of Bauru (mile 473)
- With kids: Bauru Zoo (mile 473)
Teatro Municipal Procópio Ferreira
Named after actor Procópio Ferreira, this municipal theater in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo state, is the city's most-used public venue.
Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis
Assis's museum of primitive (naïve) art, founded by José Nazareno Mimessi, sits inside Parque do Buracão, an ecological park, in its own climate-controlled building opened in 1999. It is run by the city's culture department.
Estação de Assis
Assis's railway station joined the company's trunk line in 1914 and got its current building in 1926; the original station was adapted as housing for traffic staff in 1927.
Bauru Zoo
Bauru Zoo (Parque Zoológico Municipal de Bauru) is a public zoo in São Paulo state known for its work preserving Brazilian wildlife. It opened on August 24, 1980, and covers 50,000 square meters.
Botanical Garden of Bauru
Bauru's municipal botanical garden (Jardim Botânico de Bauru) covers 793 acres, mostly cerrado, with patches of semideciduous seasonal forest and marsh vegetation.
Castelo Furlani
Castelo Furlani is a castle in Pederneiras, São Paulo state, designed by Fausto Furlani, an engineer born in Trento in 1876.
Once you reach Jaú
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Jaú's Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is the seat of the Diocese of Jaú and the church of a parish created on August 15, 1853.
More drives to Jaú
- Bragança Paulista to Jaú
- São Vicente to Jaú
- Santos to Jaú
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jaú
- Taubaté to Jaú
- Guarujá to Jaú
From Dourados to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Dourados to Jaú?
About 9 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 505 miles.
What is the driving distance from Dourados to Jaú?
About 505 miles (813 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 Dourados to Jaú drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Dourados to Jaú use?
In order: MS-162, BR-163, BR-376, MS-134, BR-267, SP-270, SP-327 and SP-225. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Dourados and Jaú?
Closest to the road: Bauru Zoo (zoo, mile 473, 0.2 mi from the route); Botanical Garden of Bauru (museum, mile 473, 0.4 mi from the route); Castelo Furlani (castle, mile 490, 0.7 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.