Itajaí to Guarapuava is about 291 road miles (469 km): roughly 6 h 10 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 291 mi (469 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Itajaí to Guarapuava: the shape of the trip
BR-277 (160 mi) and BR-101 (74 mi) carry about 80% of the 291 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Itajaí to Guarapuava, road by road
| 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 | 129–289 | 160 | Paraná |
| local roads | 289–291 | 2 | Paraná |
- Mile 79 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Itajaí and Guarapuava
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Curitiba Zoo (mile 125), Teatro Positivo (mile 137), 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: Estação da Memória (mile 52), Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (mile 123), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 145), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 166), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 222)
- With kids: Curitiba Zoo (mile 125)
Estação da Memória
Housed in Joinville's former railroad station, built in 1906, Estação da Memória showcases German-Brazilian architecture and the railway heritage that shaped the city's growth and industrialization.
Guaricana National Park
Within the largest continuous stretch of dense Atlantic Forest in Brazil, Guaricana National Park protects part of the Serra do Mar in Paraná.
Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco
Founded on September 19, 1977, by Ernani Zetola, Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco is a city-run cultural institution in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
Curitiba Zoo
Curitiba Zoo (Jardim Zoológico de Curitiba) lies inside Parque Regional do Iguaçu, an urban park of 8 million square meters in the capital of Paraná state.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
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.
When you get to Guarapuava
Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava
Local history is the focus at the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava, in central Guarapuava, Paraná, whose collection also includes objects used by Indigenous groups who once lived in the region.
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.
More drives to Guarapuava
- Sorocaba to Guarapuava
- Praia Grande to Guarapuava
- São Vicente to Guarapuava
- Santos to Guarapuava
- Campinas to Guarapuava
- São Paulo to Guarapuava
From Itajaí to other places in Brazil
- Itajaí to Paranaguá
- Itajaí to Passo Fundo
- Itajaí to São Leopoldo
- Itajaí to Itanhaém
- Itajaí to Novo Hamburgo
- Itajaí to Apucarana
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itajaí to Guarapuava?
About 6 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 291 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itajaí to Guarapuava?
About 291 miles (469 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 Itajaí to Guarapuava drive?
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 Itajaí to Guarapuava use?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itajaí and Guarapuava?
Closest to the road: Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 137, 0.4 mi from the route); 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). 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.