The Wayro route from Ipatinga to Bragança Paulista is 445 miles (716 km), about 10 h 13 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 445 mi (716 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 → SPA-009/010 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Ipatinga–Bragança Paulista drive in a few lines
BR-381 (407 mi) and BR-262 (12 mi) carry about 94% of the 445 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ipatinga and Bragança Paulista
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–14 | 14 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 14–129 | 115 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 129–136 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 136–139 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 139–147 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 147–152 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 152–436 | 284 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 436–437 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPA-009/010 | 437–443 | 6 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 443–445 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 429 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ipatinga and Bragança Paulista
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Rola-Moça State Park (mile 139)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (mile 131), Casa de Cacos (mile 143), Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (mile 143)
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.
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer in an organic modern style, the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a chapel in the Pampulha area of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
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.
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.
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.
More drives to Bragança Paulista
- Limeira to Bragança Paulista
- São Carlos to Bragança Paulista
- Araraquara to Bragança Paulista
- Ribeirão Preto to Bragança Paulista
- Bauru to Bragança Paulista
- Franca to Bragança Paulista
From Ipatinga to other places in Brazil
- Ipatinga to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Ipatinga to Ubá
- Ipatinga to Barbacena
- Ipatinga to Nova Friburgo
- Ipatinga to Barra do Piraí
- Ipatinga to Passos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ipatinga to Bragança Paulista?
About 10 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 445 miles.
How far is Bragança Paulista from Ipatinga by car?
About 445 miles (716 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 Ipatinga to Bragança Paulista 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 Ipatinga to Bragança Paulista use?
In order: BR-381, BR-262 and SPA-009/010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ipatinga to Bragança Paulista?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 9, 0.4 mi from the route); Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (catholic parish church, mile 131, 2 mi from the route); Casa de Cacos (museum, mile 143, 2 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.