Plan on about 6 h 22 min of driving for the 247-mile (397 km) trip from Ilhéus to Alagoinhas, 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 | 247 mi (397 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | BA-001 → BR-242 → BR-420 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Ilhéus to Alagoinhas is like
BA-001 (150 mi) and BR-101 (50 mi) carry about 81% of the 247 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ilhéus and Alagoinhas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | |
| BA-001 | 1–151 | 150 | Bahia |
| local roads | 151–161 | 10 | Bahia |
| BR-242 | 161–167 | 6 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 167–168 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-420 | 168–189 | 21 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 189–192 | 3 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 192–242 | 50 | Bahia |
| local roads | 242–247 | 5 | Bahia |
Stops between Ilhéus and Alagoinhas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamú (mile 144), Chapel of Our Lady of Help (mile 189)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Conduru State Park (mile 23)
- Museums and history: Convent and Church of Saint Anthony (mile 109), Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamú (mile 144), Engenho Vitória (mile 185), Chapel of Our Lady of Help (mile 189)
Serra do Conduru State Park
Serra do Conduru State Park in Bahia protects a stretch of Atlantic Forest that is regenerating after damage caused by human activity.
Convent and Church of Saint Anthony
Consecrated in 1650, the Convent and Church of Saint Anthony in Cairu, Bahia, is a 17th-century Catholic complex whose construction likely began early that century.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamú
On Praça Almirante Muniz in the city of Nazaré, Bahia, the Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamu is a church now known as the Igreja de São Roque.
Engenho Vitória
On the banks of the Paraguaçu River in the countryside of Cachoeira, Bahia, Engenho Vitória is a sugarcane mill founded in the 19th century.
Chapel of Our Lady of Help
Built in the 17th century as part of the Adorno family sugar plantation, the Chapel of Our Lady of Help in Cachoeira, Bahia, is home to the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Help.
More drives to Alagoinhas
- Porto Seguro to Alagoinhas
- Teixeira de Freitas to Alagoinhas
- Arapiraca to Alagoinhas
- Olinda to Alagoinhas
- João Pessoa to Alagoinhas
- Barreiras to Alagoinhas
From Ilhéus to other places in Brazil
- Ilhéus to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Ilhéus to Praia do Forte
- Ilhéus to Lagarto
- Ilhéus to Itabaiana
- Ilhéus to Paulo Afonso
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ilhéus to Alagoinhas?
About 6 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 247 miles.
How far is Alagoinhas from Ilhéus by car?
About 247 miles (397 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 Ilhéus to Alagoinhas?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ilhéus to Alagoinhas?
In order: BA-001, BR-242, BR-420 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ilhéus and Alagoinhas?
Closest to the road: Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamú (church, mile 144, 0.0 mi from the route); Engenho Vitória (historic estate, mile 185, 1 mi from the route); Chapel of Our Lady of Help (church, mile 189, 0.4 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.