The Wayro route from Ilhéus to Santo Antônio de Jesus is 164 miles (264 km), about 4 h 15 min of driving without 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 | 164 mi (264 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | BA-001 → BA-046 |
| States on the route | Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Ilhéus to Santo Antônio de Jesus drive plays out
BA-001 (142 mi) and BA-046 (17 mi) carry about 97% of the 164 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ilhéus to Santo Antônio de Jesus
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | |
| BA-001 | 1–143 | 142 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 143–145 | 2 | Bahia |
| BA-046 | 145–162 | 17 | Bahia |
| local roads | 162–164 | 2 | Bahia |
Places worth a stop between Ilhéus and Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamú (mile 144)
- 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 de Baixo (mile 145)
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 de Baixo
Engenho de Baixo is a building in the municipality of Aratuípe, Bahia, believed from its architecture to have been built in the early 19th century.
More drives to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Linhares to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Salvador to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Aracaju to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Arapiraca to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Garanhuns to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Caruaru to Santo Antônio de Jesus
From Ilhéus to other places in Brazil
- Ilhéus to Alagoinhas
- 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 Santo Antônio de Jesus?
About 4 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 164 miles.
How far is Santo Antônio de Jesus from Ilhéus by car?
About 164 miles (264 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 Ilhéus to Santo Antônio de Jesus 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 Ilhéus to Santo Antônio de Jesus use?
In order: BA-001 and BA-046. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ilhéus to Santo Antônio de Jesus?
Closest to the road: Convent and Church of Saint Anthony (church, mile 109, 3 mi from the route); Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamú (church, mile 144, 0.6 mi from the route); Engenho de Baixo (historic estate, mile 145, 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.