Plan on about 9 h 19 min of driving for the 340-mile (547 km) trip from Itabira to Itaúnas, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 340 mi (547 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MGC-120 → BR-381 → BR-259 → ES-320 → ES-220 → BR-342 → ES-422 → ES-010 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Itabira to Itaúnas drive plays out
BR-381 (190 mi) and BR-259 (43 mi) carry about 69% of the 340 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Itabira to Itaúnas, 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 | 63–130 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-259 | 130–173 | 43 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 173–224 | 51 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 224–228 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-320 | 228–236 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-220 | 236–267 | 31 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-342 | 267–273 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-381 | 273–313 | 40 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 313–316 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-422 | 316–327 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-010 | 327–340 | 13 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 222 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
What to see on the way from Itabira to Itaúnas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 59), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 314)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 59), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 131), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 314), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 314)
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.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
When you get to Itaúnas
Itaúnas State Park
In northern Espírito Santo, Itaúnas State Park protects the lower Itaúnas River along with a strip of marshes, dunes and Atlantic beaches.
More drives to Itaúnas
- Serra to Itaúnas
- Cariacica to Itaúnas
- Vitória to Itaúnas
- Vila Velha to Itaúnas
- Guarapari to Itaúnas
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas
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 is the drive from Itabira to Itaúnas?
About 9 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 340 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itabira to Itaúnas?
About 340 miles (547 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 Itabira to Itaúnas?
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 Itabira to Itaúnas use?
In order: MGC-120, BR-381, BR-259, ES-320, ES-220, BR-342, ES-422 and ES-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itabira to Itaúnas?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 59, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 314, 1 mi from the route); Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 314, 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.