The Wayro route from Foz do Iguaçu to Apucarana is 295 miles (475 km), about 6 h 5 min of driving without 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 295 mi (475 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → BR-369 → BR-158 → PR-317 → BR-376 |
| States on the route | Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Foz do Iguaçu–Apucarana drive in a few lines
BR-369 (114 mi) and BR-277 (87 mi) carry about 68% of the 295 miles. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Foz do Iguaçu and Apucarana
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 4–91 | 87 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 91–205 | 114 | Paraná |
| BR-158 | 205–213 | 8 | Paraná |
| PR-317 | 213–252 | 39 | Paraná |
| local roads | 252–259 | 7 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 259–260 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 260–291 | 31 | Paraná |
| local roads | 291–295 | 4 | Paraná |
Stops between Foz do Iguaçu and Apucarana
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual Lago Azul (mile 198)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (mile 88), Capela Santa Cruz (mile 254), Cathedral of Maringá (mile 255)
Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel
Cascavel's Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Apparition is the Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cascavel in Paraná; the parish dates from June 10, 1952.
Parque Estadual Lago Azul
Covering about 1,749 hectares in Campo Mourão, Paraná, Parque Estadual Lago Azul is a protected area built around a lake holding 70 million cubic meters of water.
Capela Santa Cruz
Capela Santa Cruz is a church in Maringá, Paraná, and one of the oldest examples of the city's religious architecture.
Cathedral of Maringá
Rising 124 meters with its cross, Maringá's cone-shaped cathedral was built between 1959 and 1972 in a design inspired by the Sputnik satellite era; an elevator now carries visitors to a lookout near the top.
More drives to Apucarana
- São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana
- São Carlos to Apucarana
- Limeira to Apucarana
- Campinas to Apucarana
- Jundiaí to Apucarana
- Franca to Apucarana
From Foz do Iguaçu to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Foz do Iguaçu to Apucarana?
About 6 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 295 miles.
How far is Apucarana from Foz do Iguaçu by car?
About 295 miles (475 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 Foz do Iguaçu to Apucarana?
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 Foz do Iguaçu to Apucarana use?
In order: BR-277, BR-369, BR-158, PR-317 and BR-376. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Foz do Iguaçu and Apucarana?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (cathedral, mile 88, 2 mi from the route); Capela Santa Cruz (church, mile 254, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral of Maringá (basilica, mile 255, 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.