Plan on about 12 h 41 min of driving for the 472-mile (760 km) trip from Itabira to Caraíva, 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.”
| Distance by road | 472 mi (760 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MGC-120 → BR-381 → BR-116 → MGC-418 → BR-418 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Itabira to Caraíva is like
BR-381 (98 mi) and BR-101 (95 mi) carry about 41% of the 472 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Bahia. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Itabira to Caraíva, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-120 | 5–21 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 21–22 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 22–54 | 32 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 54–63 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 63–129 | 66 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 129–131 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 131–211 | 80 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 211–215 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-418 | 215–278 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-418 | 278–348 | 70 | Minas Gerais, Bahia |
| BR-101 | 348–443 | 95 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 443–444 | 1 | Bahia |
| local roads | 444–472 | 28 | Bahia |
- Mile 322 of this route: Minas Gerais → Bahia (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Caraíva
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 59)
- Nature and outdoors: Monte Pascoal National Park (mile 464)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 59), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 129)
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.
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.
Monte Pascoal National Park
Set in the Brazilian state of Bahia, Monte Pascoal National Park is a national park and protected natural area.
More drives to Caraíva
- Linhares to Caraíva
- Aracruz to Caraíva
- Serra to Caraíva
- Cariacica to Caraíva
- Itaperuna to Caraíva
- Muriaé to Caraíva
From Itabira to other places in Brazil
- Itabira to Passos
- Itabira to Barra do Piraí
- Itabira to Fumaça
- Itabira to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Itabira to Trindade
- Itabira to Paranapiacaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itabira to Caraíva?
About 12 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 472 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itabira to Caraíva?
About 472 miles (760 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 Itabira to Caraíva drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Itabira to Caraíva?
In order: MGC-120, BR-381, BR-116, MGC-418, BR-418 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itabira and Caraíva?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 59, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (cathedral, mile 129, 3 mi from the route); Monte Pascoal National Park (national park, mile 464, 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.