The Wayro route from Itabuna to Paulo Afonso is 439 miles (707 km), about 11 h 36 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 439 mi (707 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BA-502 → BR-116 → BR-410 → BR-110 |
| States on the route | Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Itabuna–Paulo Afonso drive in a few lines
BR-101 (193 mi) and BR-110 (106 mi) carry about 68% of the 439 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Itabuna to Paulo Afonso
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 1–194 | 193 | Bahia |
| BA-502 | 194–213 | 19 | Bahia |
| local roads | 213–217 | 4 | Bahia |
| BR-116 | 217–308 | 91 | Bahia |
| BR-410 | 308–330 | 22 | Bahia |
| BR-110 | 330–436 | 106 | Bahia |
| local roads | 436–439 | 3 | Bahia |
Stops between Itabuna and Paulo Afonso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sertão Museum (mile 219), Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (mile 257)
- Museums and history: Chapel of Our Lady of Help (mile 188), Sertão Museum (mile 219), Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (mile 257)
Chapel of Our Lady of Help
Built in the 17th century as part of the Adorno family sugar plantation, the Chapel of Our Lady of Help in Cachoeira, Bahia, is home to the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Help.
Sertão Museum
On the campus of the State University of Feira de Santana, the Sertão Museum (Museu Casa do Sertão) opened in 1978 and preserves the culture and history of the Feira de Santana area.
Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha
Listed by the Bahia state heritage institute in 2001, Serrinha's old parish church of Nossa Senhora de Sant'Ana is a protected historic building in the town.
Arriving in Paulo Afonso
Paulo Afonso Falls
Next to the city of Paulo Afonso in northeastern Brazil, Paulo Afonso Falls is a series of waterfalls on the São Francisco River.
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From Itabuna to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itabuna to Paulo Afonso?
About 11 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 439 miles.
How far is Paulo Afonso from Itabuna by car?
About 439 miles (707 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 Itabuna to Paulo Afonso?
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 Itabuna to Paulo Afonso use?
In order: BR-101, BA-502, BR-116, BR-410 and BR-110. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itabuna to Paulo Afonso?
Closest to the road: Chapel of Our Lady of Help (church, mile 188, 2 mi from the route); Sertão Museum (university museum, mile 219, 0.1 mi from the route); Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (church, mile 257, 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.