Plan on about 4 h 40 min of driving for the 163-mile (263 km) trip from Ipatinga to Ubá, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 163 mi (263 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-425 → LMG-760 → MG-320 → BR-262 → MG-329 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Ipatinga to Ubá: the shape of the trip
BR-120 (64 mi) and LMG-760 (32 mi) carry about 59% of the 163 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ipatinga and Ubá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–11 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 11–16 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-425 | 16–21 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-760 | 21–53 | 32 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-320 | 53–57 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 57–73 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-329 | 73–96 | 23 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 96–97 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 97–161 | 64 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 161–163 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ipatinga and Ubá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 97)
- Nature and outdoors: Rio Doce State Park (mile 21), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 127)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 97), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 127)
- With kids: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 127)
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.
Rio Doce State Park
Rio Doce State Park in Minas Gerais protects a large remnant of Atlantic Forest along with a system of lagoons holding many species of native fish.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
João Moojen Zoology Museum
Part of the Federal University of Viçosa in Minas Gerais, the João Moojen Zoology Museum is a public natural history museum tied to the Department of Animal Biology.
More drives to Ubá
- Rio de Janeiro to Ubá
- Niterói to Ubá
- Cabo Frio to Ubá
- Itaguaí to Ubá
- Guaratinguetá to Ubá
- Pouso Alegre to Ubá
From Ipatinga to other places in Brazil
- Ipatinga to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Ipatinga to Barbacena
- Ipatinga to Nova Friburgo
- Ipatinga to Barra do Piraí
- Ipatinga to Passos
- Ipatinga to Barra Mansa
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ipatinga to Ubá?
About 4 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 163 miles.
How far is Ubá from Ipatinga by car?
About 163 miles (263 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 Ubá 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 Ubá?
In order: MG-425, LMG-760, MG-320, BR-262, MG-329 and BR-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ipatinga and Ubá?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 9, 0.2 mi from the route); Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 97, 0.2 mi from the route); João Moojen Zoology Museum (natural history museum, mile 127, 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.