Plan on about 10 h 19 min of driving for the 442-mile (712 km) trip from Dourados to Rondonópolis, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 442 mi (712 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MS-162 → BR-163 |
| States on the route | Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Dourados to Rondonópolis is like
BR-163 (436 mi) and MS-162 (4 mi) carry about 100% of the 442 miles. It runs through 2 states: Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Dourados to Rondonópolis
| 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 | 5–441 | 436 | Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso |
| local roads | 441–442 | 1 | Mato Grosso |
- Mile 365 of this route: Mato Grosso do Sul → Mato Grosso (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Rondonópolis
- Nature and outdoors: Pantanal Aquarium (mile 140), Matas do Segredo State Park (mile 145), Dom Osório Stoffel State Park (mile 431)
- Museums and history: Pantanal Aquarium (mile 140), Museu Arqueológico e Histórico de Coxim (mile 293)
- With kids: Pantanal Aquarium (mile 140)
Pantanal Aquarium
The BioParque Pantanal, an aquarium on Avenida Afonso Pena in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, opened on March 28, 2022, next to Parque das Nações Indígenas.
Matas do Segredo State Park
Matas do Segredo State Park is an urban state park in Mato Grosso do Sul that protects an area of cerrado forest.
Museu Arqueológico e Histórico de Coxim
Run by the municipal government of Coxim, this archaeological and history museum works to preserve the town's past, with a mainly educational focus.
Dom Osório Stoffel State Park
In the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, Dom Osório Stoffel State Park protects an area of the cerrado biome.
More drives to Rondonópolis
From Dourados to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Dourados to Rondonópolis?
About 10 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 442 miles.
How far is Rondonópolis from Dourados by car?
About 442 miles (712 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 Rondonópolis 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.
Which highways go from Dourados to Rondonópolis?
In order: MS-162 and BR-163. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Dourados and Rondonópolis?
Closest to the road: Pantanal Aquarium (natural history museum, mile 140, 1 mi from the route); Matas do Segredo State Park (state park, mile 145, 2 mi from the route); Museu Arqueológico e Histórico de Coxim (museum, mile 293, 2 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.