Formosa, Brazil to Itumbiara is about 300 road miles (483 km): roughly 6 h 35 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Brasilia's Satellite cities.
- 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 | 300 mi (483 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | GO-116 → BR-020 → DF-003 → BR-060 → BR-153 |
| States on the route | Goiás, Distrito Federal |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Formosa to Itumbiara is like
BR-153 (143 mi) and BR-060 (100 mi) carry about 81% of the 300 miles. It runs through 2 states: Goiás, Distrito Federal. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Formosa and Itumbiara
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| GO-116 | 0–3 | 3 | Goiás |
| BR-020 | 3–40 | 37 | Distrito Federal |
| DF-003 | 40–54 | 14 | Distrito Federal |
| BR-060 | 54–154 | 100 | Distrito Federal, Goiás |
| connecting roads | 154–155 | 1 | Goiás |
| BR-153 | 155–298 | 143 | Goiás |
| local roads | 298–300 | 2 | Goiás |
- Mile 3 of this route: Goiás → Distrito Federal (state line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Formosa and Itumbiara
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Zoológico de Brasília (mile 53), Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 54), Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (mile 62), Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (mile 158), Museu Antropológico da Universidade Federal de Goiás (mile 171)
- Nature and outdoors: Brasília National Park (mile 46), Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (mile 158)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico e Artístico de Planaltina (mile 25), Memorial dos Povos Indígenas (mile 48), Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 54), Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (mile 62), Our Lady Help of Christians Cathedral, Goiânia (mile 171), Museu Antropológico da Universidade Federal de Goiás (mile 171)
- With kids: Zoológico de Brasília (mile 53)
Museu Histórico e Artístico de Planaltina
Built between the 19th and 20th centuries by Afonso Coelho da Silva Campos, this museum in Planaltina, Federal District, opened in 1974 and has been a national heritage site since 1987.
Brasília National Park
Also known as Água Mineral, Brasília National Park covers about 424 square kilometers spread across parts of the Federal District and the municipality of Padre Bernardo in Goiás.
Memorial dos Povos Indígenas
On Brasília's Eixo Monumental, between Memorial JK and Praça do Buriti, the Memorial dos Povos Indígenas is a museum, cultural center and research institution dedicated to Brazil's Indigenous cultures.
Zoológico de Brasília
Brasília's city zoo (Jardim Zoológico de Brasília), also called Zoo Brasília, is one of the attractions most visited by residents of the Federal District.
Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga
The Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga occupies the former Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira Hospital, the first built in the new Federal District, beside the BR-040 near Núcleo Bandeirante.
Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal
Belonging to the Federal District Civil Police, the Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal is a public cultural institution located in Riacho Fundo II.
Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park
Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park in Goiás protects dry forest beside a reservoir that supplies water to the state capital.
Our Lady Help of Christians Cathedral, Goiânia
Also called Goiânia Cathedral, Our Lady Help of Christians Cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Goiânia, created by Pope Pius XII in 1956.
Museu Antropológico da Universidade Federal de Goiás
Run by the Federal University of Goiás, this anthropological museum in Goiânia opened in 1970 and offers exhibitions open to the public.
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From Formosa to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Formosa, Brazil to Itumbiara?
About 6 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 300 miles.
What is the driving distance from Formosa, Brazil to Itumbiara?
About 300 miles (483 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 Formosa to Itumbiara 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: Brasilia's Satellite cities). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Formosa to Itumbiara use?
In order: GO-116, BR-020, DF-003, BR-060 and BR-153. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Formosa to Itumbiara?
Closest to the road: Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (museum, mile 54, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (museum, mile 62, 0.2 mi from the route); Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (state park, mile 158, 0.3 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.