The Wayro route from Fortaleza to Atins is 408 miles (656 km), about 10 h 54 min of driving without 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 408 mi (656 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | CE-020 → BR-222 → CE-187 → CE-232 → PI-213 → BR-343 → BR-402 → MA-346 → MA-345 → MA-034 → MA-315 |
| States on the route | Ceará, Piauí, Maranhão |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Fortaleza–Atins drive in a few lines
BR-222 (188 mi) and MA-315 (34 mi) carry about 54% of the 408 miles. It runs through 3 states: Ceará, Piauí, Maranhão. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Fortaleza to Atins
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Ceará |
| CE-020 | 4–7 | 3 | Ceará |
| connecting roads | 7–10 | 3 | Ceará |
| BR-222 | 10–198 | 188 | Ceará |
| CE-187 | 198–216 | 18 | Ceará |
| CE-232 | 216–238 | 22 | Ceará |
| PI-213 | 238–267 | 29 | Ceará, Piauí |
| BR-343 | 267–296 | 29 | Piauí |
| BR-402 | 296–304 | 8 | Piauí |
| connecting roads | 304–305 | 1 | Piauí |
| MA-346 | 305–314 | 9 | Maranhão |
| BR-402 | 314–318 | 4 | Maranhão |
| MA-345 | 318–331 | 13 | Maranhão |
| MA-034 | 331–352 | 21 | Maranhão |
| local roads | 352–356 | 4 | Maranhão |
| MA-315 | 356–390 | 34 | Maranhão |
| local roads | 390–408 | 18 | Maranhão |
- Mile 242 of this route: Ceará → Piauí (state line)
- Mile 305 of this route: Piauí → Maranhão (state line)
Places worth a stop between Fortaleza and Atins
- Nature and outdoors: Praia de Iparana (mile 9), Ubajara National Park (mile 180)
- Museums and history: Sobral Cathedral (mile 142), Pinacoteca de Sobral (mile 142)
Praia de Iparana
About 18 km from Fortaleza in Caucaia, Praia de Iparana has calm water, small bays and long stretches of fine sand, with easy access that draws visitors.
Sobral Cathedral
Sobral Cathedral (Catedral de Sobral), also called the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception, is the main church of the Diocese of Sobral in Brazil.
Pinacoteca de Sobral
The Pinacoteca de Sobral is an art museum and gallery in the city of Sobral, in the Brazilian state of Ceará.
Ubajara National Park
Ubajara National Park is a national park in the state of Ceará, best known for the Ubajara grotto, a cave that gives the park its reputation.
In Atins itself
Preguiças Lighthouse
Also called Mandacaru Lighthouse, Preguiças Lighthouse in Maranhão is a white, tapered concrete tower marked by four black bands, with four ribs and a double gallery.
More drives to Atins
From Fortaleza to other places in Brazil
- Fortaleza to Canoa Quebrada
- Fortaleza to Mossoró
- Fortaleza to Parnamirim
- Fortaleza to Fazenda Nova
- Fortaleza to Olinda
- Fortaleza to Garanhuns
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Fortaleza to Atins?
About 10 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 408 miles.
What is the driving distance from Fortaleza to Atins?
About 408 miles (656 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 Fortaleza to Atins?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Fortaleza to Atins?
In order: CE-020, BR-222, CE-187, CE-232, PI-213, BR-343, BR-402, MA-346, MA-345, MA-034 and MA-315. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Fortaleza to Atins?
Closest to the road: Praia de Iparana (beach, mile 9, 3 mi from the route); Sobral Cathedral (cathedral, mile 142, 1 mi from the route); Pinacoteca de Sobral (museum, mile 142, 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.