Plan on about 9 h 57 min of driving for the 412-mile (663 km) trip from Governador Valadares to Passos, before any 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 by road | 412 mi (663 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Governador Valadares to Passos: the shape of the trip
BR-381 (186 mi) and MG-050 (183 mi) carry about 90% of the 412 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Governador Valadares to Passos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 2–65 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 65–68 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 68–78 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 78–193 | 115 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 193–200 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 200–203 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 203–211 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 211–226 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 226–409 | 183 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 409–412 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
Where to stop on the way to Passos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 73), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 244)
- Nature and outdoors: Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 192), Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 385)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 73), Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 192), Kubitschek Residence Museum (mile 195), Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (mile 207), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 244), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 267)
- With kids: Belo Horizonte Aquarium (mile 196)
Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano
Inaugurated in 1993, Saint Sebastian Cathedral in Coronel Fabriciano, Minas Gerais, shares the role of seat of the Diocese of Itabira-Fabriciano with Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in Itabira.
Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Federal University of Minas Gerais runs this natural history museum and botanical garden in Belo Horizonte, with an auditorium, a plant nursery, a lagoon, an ecological amphitheater and a sensory garden.
Kubitschek Residence Museum
On the shore of Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Kubitschek Residence Museum occupies the former weekend home of Juscelino Kubitschek.
Belo Horizonte Aquarium
Opened in 2010 in Belo Horizonte's Pampulha area, the Belo Horizonte Aquarium shows more than fifty species collected along the 2,800-km São Francisco River.
Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center
The Centro Cultural Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho is a public museum set in three historic buildings in Contagem, remnants of the town's original Portuguese Crown tax post.
Vale Verde
Vale Verde Parque Ecológico sits in the municipality of Betim, Minas Gerais, on a farm with a still where Cachaça Vale Verde is produced.
Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
In Itaúna, Minas Gerais, this municipal museum occupies the old railway station, which served trains from its opening in 1917 until passenger service through the town ended in 1986.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
More drives to Passos
- Uberaba to Passos
- Mogi Guaçu to Passos
- Limeira to Passos
- Campinas to Passos
- Piracicaba to Passos
- Jundiaí to Passos
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 Pouso Alegre
- Governador Valadares to Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Governador Valadares to Passos?
About 9 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 412 miles.
What is the driving distance from Governador Valadares to Passos?
About 412 miles (663 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 Passos drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Governador Valadares to Passos?
In order: BR-381, BR-262 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Governador Valadares and Passos?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 73, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 244, 0.5 mi from the route); Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 385, 1 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.