Governador Valadares to Pouso Alegre is about 438 road miles (705 km): roughly 10 h 35 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 438 mi (705 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Governador Valadares–Pouso Alegre drive in a few lines
BR-381 (403 mi) and BR-262 (12 mi) carry about 95% of the 438 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Governador Valadares to Pouso Alegre: the road sequence
| 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 | 211–216 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 216–433 | 217 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 433–438 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
Stops between Governador Valadares and Pouso Alegre
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 73), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 198)
- Nature and outdoors: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 198), Serra do Rola-Moça State Park (mile 203)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 73), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 195), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 198), Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (mile 207), Casa de Cacos (mile 207)
- With kids: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 198)
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.
Cine Theatro Brasil
Built in 1932 on Praça Sete de Setembro in Belo Horizonte as a cinema and theater, Cine Theatro Brasil is an 11-story building whose curved facade marks the corner of Avenida Amazonas and Rua Carijós.
Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Museum of Morphological Sciences at the Federal University of Minas Gerais' Institute of Biological Sciences is a science museum focused on people, health and science education for the public.
Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
On the PUC Minas campus in Belo Horizonte, this natural sciences museum shows Brazilian fauna, largely from the cerrado, alongside fossil South American mammals and an 'Age of Reptiles' hall with dinosaurs, pterosaurs and a large crocodile.
Serra do Rola-Moça State Park
On the edge of metropolitan Belo Horizonte, Serra do Rola-Moça State Park protects rugged ridges of the Espinhaço range where cerrado savanna meets Atlantic Forest.
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.
Casa de Cacos
Casa de Cacos in Contagem is a museum and an example of fantastic architecture, built and decorated entirely by geologist Carlos Luís de Almeida and considered the only one of its kind in Brazil.
In Pouso Alegre itself
Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Archdiocese of Pouso Alegre, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Pouso Alegre
- São José dos Campos to Pouso Alegre
- São Paulo to Pouso Alegre
- Itu to Pouso Alegre
- Santos to Pouso Alegre
- São Vicente to Pouso Alegre
- Sorocaba to Pouso Alegre
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 Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Governador Valadares to Pouso Alegre?
About 10 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 438 miles.
What is the driving distance from Governador Valadares to Pouso Alegre?
About 438 miles (705 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 Governador Valadares to Pouso Alegre?
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 Pouso Alegre use?
In order: BR-381 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Governador Valadares to Pouso Alegre?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 73, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (museum, mile 195, 1 mi from the route); Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (museum, mile 198, 0.6 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.