By road, Itajaí and Guaíra are about 531 miles (854 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 50 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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 by road | 531 mi (854 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → BR-277 → BR-467 → BR-163 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Itajaí–Guaíra drive in a few lines
BR-277 (308 mi) and BR-101 (74 mi) carry about 72% of the 531 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Itajaí to Guaíra
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 4–78 | 74 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 78–121 | 43 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 121–129 | 8 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 129–437 | 308 | Paraná |
| BR-467 | 437–465 | 28 | Paraná |
| BR-163 | 465–528 | 63 | Paraná |
| local roads | 528–531 | 3 | Paraná |
- Mile 79 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Places worth a stop between Itajaí and Guaíra
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 145), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 166), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 222)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 90)
- Museums and history: Museu da Bicicleta de Joinville (mile 52), Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização (mile 52), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 145), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 166), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 222), Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 289), Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo (mile 466)
Museu da Bicicleta de Joinville
Founded in 2000 and run by the city's cultural foundation, Joinville's bicycle museum holds more than 16,000 items, including bicycles, parts, posters, photos, unusual bikes and a model built to ride on rail tracks.
Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização
Joinville's Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização keeps memories, stories and objects tied to immigration in southern Brazil; it was created by federal law in 1957.
Guaricana National Park
Created in 2014, Guaricana National Park protects about 49,300 hectares of the Serra do Mar in Paraná, across Guaratuba, Morretes and São José dos Pinhais, within the largest continuous stretch of dense Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha
In Campo Largo, Paraná, the Parque Histórico do Mate is a themed park that tells the story of the yerba mate cycle and ranks among the town's visitor attractions.
Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios
Also called Ponte de Dom Pedro, this bridge over the Rio dos Papagaios, which gives it its name, is protected as historic and artistic heritage of the state of Paraná.
Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal
Also called Palácio do Pinho, this early 20th-century mansion stands in the middle of the Irati National Forest in Paraná.
Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava
In the center of Guarapuava, Paraná, the historic Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava now houses the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava.
Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo
In the center of Toledo, Paraná, Christ the King Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Diocese of Toledo in Brazil.
Teatro Municipal de Toledo
Teatro Municipal de Toledo is a public cultural venue in Toledo, western Paraná, used for performances such as those by the Toledo Chamber Orchestra.
More drives to Guaíra
- Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Guaíra
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Guaíra
- Guarapuava to Guaíra
- Ponta Grossa to Guaíra
- Curitiba to Guaíra
From Itajaí to other places in Brazil
- Itajaí to Paranaguá
- Itajaí to Guarapuava
- Itajaí to Passo Fundo
- Itajaí to São Leopoldo
- Itajaí to Itanhaém
- Itajaí to Novo Hamburgo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itajaí to Guaíra?
About 10 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 531 miles.
How far is Guaíra from Itajaí by car?
About 531 miles (854 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 Itajaí to Guaíra?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Itajaí to Guaíra use?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, BR-277, BR-467 and BR-163. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itajaí and Guaíra?
Closest to the road: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 145, 0.3 mi from the route); Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (historic bridge, mile 166, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 222, 0.6 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.