The Wayro route from Ipatinga to Ituiutaba is 549 miles (883 km), about 13 h 22 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 | 549 mi (883 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 → BR-452 → BR-050 → BR-365 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Ipatinga to Ituiutaba is like
BR-262 (218 mi) and BR-381 (123 mi) carry about 62% of the 549 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ipatinga and Ituiutaba
| 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 | 147–358 | 211 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-452 | 358–458 | 100 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 458–460 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-050 | 460–464 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 464–467 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-365 | 467–546 | 79 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 546–549 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
Where to stop on the way to Ituiutaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9), Museu do Telefone (mile 129), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 131)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9), Museu do Telefone (mile 129), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 131), Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (mile 143), Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (mile 256), Museu Municipal de Uberlândia (mile 466)
- With kids: Belo Horizonte Aquarium (mile 132)
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.
Museu do Telefone
The Museu do Telefone is a museum in the Mangabeiras neighborhood of Belo Horizonte.
Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Museum of Morphological Sciences at the Federal University of Minas Gerais' Institute of Biological Sciences is a science museum focused on people, health and science education for the public.
Belo Horizonte Aquarium
Opened in 2010 in Belo Horizonte's Pampulha area, the Belo Horizonte Aquarium shows more than fifty species collected along the 2,800-km São Francisco River.
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.
Vale Verde
Vale Verde Parque Ecológico sits in the municipality of Betim, Minas Gerais, on a farm with a still where Cachaça Vale Verde is produced.
Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz
In the town of Luz, Minas Gerais, the diocesan Cathedral of Our Lady of Light is regarded as the town's leading cultural landmark and was listed as historic heritage in November 2016.
Museu Municipal de Uberlândia
Uberlândia's municipal museum fills the Palácio dos Leões on Praça Clarimundo Carneiro downtown. Opened in 1917 as the seat of city government and council, it is one of the few early-20th-century buildings still standing in the city.
In Ituiutaba itself
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Ituiutaba
Dedicated to Saint Joseph, Ituiutaba Cathedral is a Roman Catholic parish church in Ituiutaba, Minas Gerais, and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Ituiutaba.
More drives to Ituiutaba
- Araraquara to Ituiutaba
- Botucatu to Ituiutaba
- Limeira to Ituiutaba
- Campinas to Ituiutaba
- Itu to Ituiutaba
- Mogi Guaçu to Ituiutaba
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 is the drive from Ipatinga to Ituiutaba?
About 13 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 549 miles.
How far is Ituiutaba from Ipatinga by car?
About 549 miles (883 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 Ituiutaba drive?
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 Ituiutaba?
In order: BR-381, BR-262, BR-452, BR-050 and BR-365. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ipatinga and Ituiutaba?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 9, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu do Telefone (museum, mile 129, 0.9 mi from the route); Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (museum, mile 131, 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.