Itajaí to Lages is about 172 road miles (277 km): roughly 4 h 45 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 172 mi (277 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-470 → SC-114 → BR-282 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Itajaí to Lages: the shape of the trip
BR-470 (120 mi) and SC-114 (34 mi) carry about 90% of the 172 miles. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Itajaí to Lages, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 4–9 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-470 | 9–129 | 120 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-114 | 129–163 | 34 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-282 | 163–170 | 7 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 170–172 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
What to see on the way from Itajaí to Lages
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Itajaí National Park (mile 74)
- Museums and history: Museu de Ecologia Fritz Müller (mile 32), Museu do Cristal de Blumenau (mile 40)
Museu de Ecologia Fritz Müller
Museu de Ecologia Fritz Müller is a museum in the Vorstadt neighborhood of Blumenau.
Museu do Cristal de Blumenau
Founded in 2022 in Blumenau's Salto Weissbach neighborhood, this crystal gallery tells the history of the city's four crystal factories: Cristal Hering, Cristal Blumenau, Cristallerie Strauss and Mozart Crystal.
Serra do Itajaí National Park
Serra do Itajaí National Park, also called Itajaí Mountains National Park, is a national park in the state of Santa Catarina.
Arriving in Lages
Memorial Nereu Ramos
On Rua Frei Rogério in Lages, Memorial Nereu Ramos is a biographical museum honoring Nereu Ramos, the only Santa Catarina native to serve as president of Brazil.
More drives to Lages
- São Leopoldo to Lages
- Porto Alegre to Lages
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Lages
- Sorocaba to Lages
- Praia Grande to Lages
- São Vicente to Lages
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 is the drive from Itajaí to Lages?
About 4 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 172 miles.
How far is Lages from Itajaí by car?
About 172 miles (277 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 Lages?
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 Lages use?
In order: BR-101, BR-470, SC-114 and BR-282. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itajaí to Lages?
Closest to the road: Museu de Ecologia Fritz Müller (museum, mile 32, 3 mi from the route); Museu do Cristal de Blumenau (museum, mile 40, 1 mi from the route); Serra do Itajaí National Park (national park, mile 74, 10 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.