The Wayro route from Goiânia to Palmas is 533 miles (857 km), about 12 h 35 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 533 mi (857 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-153 → BR-414 → BR-080 → TO-070 → TO-255 → TO-050 → BR-010 |
| States on the route | Goiás, Tocantins |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Goiânia to Palmas
BR-153 (281 mi) and BR-414 (87 mi) carry about 69% of the 533 miles. It runs through 2 states: Goiás, Tocantins. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Goiânia to Palmas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Goiás |
| BR-153 | 2–40 | 38 | Goiás |
| BR-414 | 40–127 | 87 | Goiás |
| BR-080 | 127–181 | 54 | Goiás |
| BR-153 | 181–424 | 243 | Goiás, Tocantins |
| TO-070 | 424–485 | 61 | Tocantins |
| TO-255 | 485–488 | 3 | Tocantins |
| TO-050 | 488–519 | 31 | Tocantins |
| BR-010 | 519–531 | 12 | Tocantins |
| local roads | 531–533 | 2 | Tocantins |
- Mile 324 of this route: Goiás → Tocantins (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Palmas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (mile 15), Museu Dom Prada Carrera (mile 190), Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura (mile 268)
- Nature and outdoors: Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (mile 15), Pireneus State Park (mile 79)
- Museums and history: Museu Dom Prada Carrera (mile 190), Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura (mile 268)
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.
Pireneus State Park
In Goiás, Pireneus State Park protects cerrado including the 1,385-meter Pico dos Pireneus, which sits on the divide between the Plata and Tocantins river basins.
Museu Dom Prada Carrera
Museu Dom Prada Carrera is a museum in the town of Uruaçu, counted among the local sights for visitors passing through.
Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura
Known locally as the Casarão, the Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura is a historical and cultural institution in Porangatu, housed in a former store once owned by ex-mayor Ângelo Rosa de Moura.
Arriving in Palmas
Museu Histórico do Tocantins
Opened in 2002, the Museu Histórico do Tocantins is a state museum in Palmas, housed in the Palacinho, the first building put up in the city in 1989.
Catedral Metropolitana do Divino Espírito Santo
Seat of the Archdiocese of Palmas, the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Divino Espírito Santo was planned from the city's start for Praça dos Girassóis, the square that also holds the state government seats.
More drives to Palmas
From Goiânia to other places in Brazil
- Goiânia to Limeira
- Goiânia to Campinas
- Goiânia to Itu
- Goiânia to Sorocaba
- Goiânia to Bragança Paulista
- Goiânia to Itapetininga
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Goiânia to Palmas?
About 12 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
How far is Palmas from Goiânia by car?
About 533 miles (857 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 Goiânia to Palmas drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Goiânia to Palmas use?
In order: BR-153, BR-414, BR-080, TO-070, TO-255, TO-050 and BR-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Goiânia and Palmas?
Closest to the road: Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (state park, mile 15, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Dom Prada Carrera (museum, mile 190, 1 mi from the route); Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura (museum, mile 268, 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.