The Wayro route from Ipatinga to Jaú is 546 miles (879 km), about 12 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 546 mi (879 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 → MG-050 → BR-265 → SP-351 → SP-334 → SP-330 → SP-255 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Ipatinga to Jaú is like
MG-050 (216 mi) and BR-381 (123 mi) carry about 62% of the 546 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Ipatinga to Jaú: the road sequence
| 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 | 147–162 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 162–378 | 216 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 378–395 | 17 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| local roads | 395–403 | 8 | São Paulo |
| SP-351 | 403–424 | 21 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 424–426 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-334 | 426–444 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 444–445 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 445–450 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 450–451 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-255 | 451–544 | 93 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 544–546 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 393 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Jaú
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 180), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 432)
- Nature and outdoors: Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 128), Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 321)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9), Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 128), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (mile 131), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 180), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 203), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 432), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 502)
- 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 de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Federal University of Minas Gerais runs this natural history museum and botanical garden in Belo Horizonte, with an auditorium, a plant nursery, a lagoon, an ecological amphitheater and a sensory garden.
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.
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.
Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
In Itaúna, Minas Gerais, this municipal museum occupies the old railway station, which served trains from its opening in 1917 until passenger service through the town ended in 1986.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
Museu Casa de Portinari
In Brodowski, Candido Portinari's childhood home is now the Museu Casa de Portinari, where the painter often returned to stay with family. Inside are several of his works, mostly murals painted in fresco and tempera.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Built in 1914, the mansion that houses Araraquara's Casa da Cultura is protected by CONDEPHAAT, São Paulo's heritage council. Inside are historical collections and a small theater.
Arriving in Jaú
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Jaú's Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is the seat of the Diocese of Jaú and the church of a parish created on August 15, 1853.
More drives to Jaú
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- São Vicente to Jaú
- Santos to Jaú
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jaú
- Taubaté to Jaú
- Guarujá to Jaú
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 Jaú?
About 12 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 546 miles.
How far is Jaú from Ipatinga by car?
About 546 miles (879 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 Jaú?
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 Jaú use?
In order: BR-381, BR-262, MG-050, BR-265, SP-351, SP-334, SP-330 and SP-255. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ipatinga to Jaú?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 9, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 180, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 432, 0.2 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.