The Wayro route from Goiânia to Luis Eduardo Magalhães is 460 miles (740 km), about 10 h 19 min of driving without stops.
- 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 | 460 mi (740 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-153 → BR-060 → DF-003 → BR-020 |
| States on the route | Goiás, Distrito Federal, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Goiânia to Luis Eduardo Magalhães is like
BR-020 (324 mi) and BR-060 (85 mi) carry about 89% of the 460 miles. It runs through 3 states: Goiás, Distrito Federal, Bahia. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Goiânia to Luis Eduardo Magalhães
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Goiás |
| BR-153 | 2–34 | 32 | Goiás |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | Goiás |
| BR-060 | 35–120 | 85 | Goiás, Distrito Federal |
| DF-003 | 120–134 | 14 | Distrito Federal |
| BR-020 | 134–458 | 324 | Distrito Federal, Goiás, Bahia |
| local roads | 458–460 | 2 | Bahia |
- Mile 94 of this route: Goiás → Distrito Federal (state line)
- Mile 171 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
- Mile 323 of this route: Goiás → Bahia (state line)
Stops between Goiânia and Luis Eduardo Magalhães
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (mile 15), Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (mile 112), Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 119), Zoológico de Brasília (mile 121)
- Nature and outdoors: Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (mile 15), Brasília National Park (mile 127), Cachoeira do Bisnau (mile 198)
- Museums and history: Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (mile 112), Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 119), Memorial dos Povos Indígenas (mile 125), Museu Histórico e Artístico de Planaltina (mile 148)
- With kids: Zoológico de Brasília (mile 121)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cachoeira do Bisnau
Also known as Cachoeira da Capetinga, Cachoeira do Bisnau is a waterfall on Fazenda Capetinga along highway BR-020, about 15 km from Distrito Bezerra in the municipality of Formosa, Goiás.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Goiânia to Luis Eduardo Magalhães?
About 10 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 460 miles.
How far is Luis Eduardo Magalhães from Goiânia by car?
About 460 miles (740 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 Goiânia to Luis Eduardo Magalhães?
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.
Which highways go from Goiânia to Luis Eduardo Magalhães?
In order: BR-153, BR-060, DF-003 and BR-020. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Goiânia and Luis Eduardo Magalhães?
Closest to the road: Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (state park, mile 15, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (museum, mile 112, 0.3 mi from the route); Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (museum, mile 119, 0.2 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.