Plan on about 8 h 13 min of driving for the 348-mile (560 km) trip from Ipatinga to Passos, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 348 mi (560 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Ipatinga to Passos drive plays out
MG-050 (183 mi) and BR-381 (123 mi) carry about 88% of the 348 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ipatinga and Passos
| 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 | 162–345 | 183 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 345–348 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
What to see on the way from Ipatinga to Passos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9), Museu do Telefone (mile 129), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 134), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 180)
- Nature and outdoors: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 134), Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 321)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9), Museu do Telefone (mile 129), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 134), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 180), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 203)
- With kids: Belo Horizonte Aquarium (mile 132), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 134)
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.
Cine Theatro Brasil
Built in 1932 on Praça Sete de Setembro in Belo Horizonte as a cinema and theater, Cine Theatro Brasil is an 11-story building whose curved facade marks the corner of Avenida Amazonas and Rua Carijós.
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.
Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
On the PUC Minas campus in Belo Horizonte, this natural sciences museum shows Brazilian fauna, largely from the cerrado, alongside fossil South American mammals and an 'Age of Reptiles' hall with dinosaurs, pterosaurs and a large crocodile.
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.
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.
More drives to Passos
- Uberaba to Passos
- Mogi Guaçu to Passos
- Limeira to Passos
- Campinas to Passos
- Piracicaba to Passos
- Jundiaí to Passos
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 Barra Mansa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ipatinga to Passos?
About 8 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 348 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ipatinga to Passos?
About 348 miles (560 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 Passos 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 Passos use?
In order: BR-381, BR-262 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ipatinga and Passos?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 9, 0.4 mi from the route); Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (museum, mile 134, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 180, 0.4 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.