Plan on about 6 h 2 min of driving for the 215-mile (346 km) trip from Ipatinga to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 215 mi (346 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-458 → BR-116 → BR-262 → ES-185 → ES-379 → ES-165 → ES-166 → BR-482 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Ipatinga to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim drive plays out
BR-116 (60 mi) and BR-262 (48 mi) carry about 50% of the 215 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ipatinga to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-458 | 2–32 | 30 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 32–55 | 23 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 55–59 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 59–60 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 60–97 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 97–145 | 48 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| ES-185 | 145–153 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-379 | 153–179 | 26 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-165 | 179–190 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 190–191 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-166 | 191–204 | 13 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-482 | 204–210 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 210–215 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 130 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
Stops between Ipatinga and Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 59)
- Nature and outdoors: Caparaó National Park (mile 134), Mata das Flores State Park (mile 191)
- Museums and history: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 59)
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga
Also called Caratinga Cathedral, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is a Catholic church in the town of Caratinga, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
Caparaó National Park
Created in 1961, Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains on the Minas Gerais–Espírito Santo border, including Pico da Bandeira, one of Brazil's highest peaks.
Mata das Flores State Park
Mata das Flores State Park is a state park in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Once you reach Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Casa de Cultura Roberto Carlos
In Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, the Casa de Cultura Roberto Carlos is the house where singer Roberto Carlos was born and lived with his family until age thirteen.
Teatro Municipal Rubem Braga
Opened by the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim on April 28, 2000, the Teatro Municipal Rubem Braga seats 292 and hosts plays, dance, concerts and films.
More drives to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Juiz de Fora to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Niterói to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Sete Lagoas to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Angra dos Reis to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Divinópolis to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- São José dos Campos to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
About 6 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 215 miles.
How far is Cachoeiro de Itapemirim from Ipatinga by car?
About 215 miles (346 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 Ipatinga to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ipatinga to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
In order: BR-458, BR-116, BR-262, ES-185, ES-379, ES-165, ES-166 and BR-482. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ipatinga and Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
Closest to the road: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (cathedral, mile 59, 0.2 mi from the route); Caparaó National Park (national park, mile 134, 10 mi from the route); Mata das Flores State Park (state park, mile 191, 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.