Governador Valadares to Araguari is about 557 road miles (897 km): roughly 12 h 57 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 557 mi (897 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-259 → BR-040 → BR-365 → LMG-748 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Governador Valadares to Araguari is like
BR-259 (249 mi) and BR-365 (189 mi) carry about 79% of the 557 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Governador Valadares to Araguari, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-259 | 2–132 | 130 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 132–137 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 137–142 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-259 | 142–261 | 119 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 261–345 | 84 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-365 | 345–534 | 189 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-748 | 534–555 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 555–557 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
What to see on the way from Governador Valadares to Araguari
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de São Miguel (mile 93), House of the Ottoni (Regional Museum) (mile 135), Basilica of St. Gerard Majella (mile 232)
- Museums and history: Catedral de São Miguel (mile 93), House of the Ottoni (Regional Museum) (mile 135), Basilica of St. Gerard Majella (mile 232)
Catedral de São Miguel
In central Guanhães, the Catedral de São Miguel is the seat of the Diocese of Guanhães, which covers 30 municipalities in the Rio Doce Valley.
House of the Ottoni (Regional Museum)
Once the Ottoni family residence in Serro, Minas Gerais, the Casa dos Ottoni now houses a regional museum linked to the Brazilian Institute of Museums.
Basilica of St. Gerard Majella
Known locally as the Basilica of Curvelo, the Basilica of St. Gerard Majella is a Catholic church in Curvelo, in the state of Minas Gerais.
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From Governador Valadares to other places in Brazil
- Governador Valadares to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Governador Valadares to Sete Lagoas
- Governador Valadares to Barbacena
- Governador Valadares to Fumaça
- Governador Valadares to Passos
- Governador Valadares to Pouso Alegre
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Governador Valadares to Araguari?
About 12 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 557 miles.
What is the driving distance from Governador Valadares to Araguari?
About 557 miles (897 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 Governador Valadares to Araguari 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 Governador Valadares to Araguari use?
In order: BR-259, BR-040, BR-365 and LMG-748. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Governador Valadares and Araguari?
Closest to the road: Catedral de São Miguel (cathedral, mile 93, 0.6 mi from the route); House of the Ottoni (Regional Museum) (museum, mile 135, 0.7 mi from the route); Basilica of St. Gerard Majella (basilica, mile 232, 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.