Plan on about 4 h 51 min of driving for the 242-mile (390 km) trip from Guarapuava to Guaíra, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 242 mi (390 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → BR-467 → BR-163 |
| States on the route | Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Guarapuava to Guaíra
BR-277 (145 mi) and BR-163 (64 mi) carry about 86% of the 242 miles. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Guarapuava and Guaíra
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 4–149 | 145 | Paraná |
| BR-467 | 149–176 | 27 | Paraná |
| BR-163 | 176–240 | 64 | Paraná |
| local roads | 240–242 | 2 | Paraná |
Where to stop on the way to Guaíra
Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel
Cascavel's Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Apparition is the Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cascavel in Paraná; the parish dates from June 10, 1952.
Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo
In the center of Toledo, Paraná, Christ the King Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Diocese of Toledo in Brazil.
Museu Histórico Willy Barth
Museu Histórico Willy Barth is an art and history museum in Toledo, western Paraná, with roughly 45,000 items, including documents, photographs and historical objects.
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From Guarapuava to other places in Brazil
- Guarapuava to Ourinhos
- Guarapuava to Itapetininga
- Guarapuava to Tatuí
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- Guarapuava to Jaú
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Guarapuava to Guaíra?
About 4 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 242 miles.
How far is Guaíra from Guarapuava by car?
About 242 miles (390 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 Guarapuava to Guaíra?
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: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Guarapuava to Guaíra?
In order: BR-277, BR-467 and BR-163. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Guarapuava and Guaíra?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (cathedral, mile 152, 2 mi from the route); Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo (cathedral, mile 178, 2 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Willy Barth (museum, mile 181, 3 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.