The Wayro route from Ipatinga to Itaúnas is 272 miles (438 km), about 7 h 21 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 | 272 mi (438 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-259 → ES-320 → ES-220 → BR-342 → ES-422 → ES-010 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
The Ipatinga–Itaúnas drive in a few lines
BR-381 (155 mi) and BR-259 (42 mi) carry about 72% of the 272 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ipatinga to Itaúnas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR-381 | 0–63 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-259 | 63–105 | 42 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 105–157 | 52 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 157–160 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-320 | 160–168 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-220 | 168–199 | 31 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-342 | 199–205 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-381 | 205–245 | 40 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 245–248 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-422 | 248–259 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-010 | 259–272 | 13 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 154 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itaúnas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 245)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 63), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 245)
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Arriving in Itaúnas
Itaúnas State Park
In northern Espírito Santo, Itaúnas State Park protects the lower Itaúnas River along with a strip of marshes, dunes and Atlantic beaches.
More drives to Itaúnas
- Serra to Itaúnas
- Cariacica to Itaúnas
- Vitória to Itaúnas
- Vila Velha to Itaúnas
- Guarapari to Itaúnas
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas
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 Itaúnas?
About 7 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 272 miles.
How far is Itaúnas from Ipatinga by car?
About 272 miles (438 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 Itaúnas 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 Itaúnas use?
In order: BR-381, BR-259, ES-320, ES-220, BR-342, ES-422 and ES-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ipatinga and Itaúnas?
Closest to the road: St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (cathedral, mile 63, 2 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 245, 0.9 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.