The Wayro route from Itajaí to Passo Fundo is 326 miles (524 km), about 8 h 34 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 326 mi (524 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-470 → BR-282 → ERS-343 → ERS-126 → ERS-467 → ERS-463 → ERS-135 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Itajaí to Passo Fundo is like
BR-470 (216 mi) and ERS-343 (37 mi) carry about 78% of the 326 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Itajaí to Passo Fundo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 4–9 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-470 | 9–193 | 184 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-282 | 193–201 | 8 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-470 | 201–233 | 32 | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-343 | 233–270 | 37 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-126 | 270–276 | 6 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-467 | 276–282 | 6 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 282–291 | 9 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-463 | 291–313 | 22 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-135 | 313–322 | 9 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 322–326 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 224 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (state line)
Stops between Itajaí and Passo Fundo
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Itajaí National Park (mile 74), Espigão Alto State Park (mile 229)
- 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.
Espigão Alto State Park
In Rio Grande do Sul, Espigão Alto State Park protects old-growth forest where Paraná pine (araucaria) is the most prominent species.
Once you reach Passo Fundo
Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Passo Fundo, dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida, is the Catholic church that holds the seat of the Archdiocese of Passo Fundo.
Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro
Starting from businessman Paulo Afonso Trevisan's collection of race cars, this Passo Fundo museum gathers photos, films and documents on the history of Brazilian motor racing.
From Itajaí to other places in Brazil
- Itajaí to Paranaguá
- Itajaí to Guarapuava
- 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 Passo Fundo?
About 8 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 326 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itajaí to Passo Fundo?
About 326 miles (524 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 Passo Fundo 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 Passo Fundo use?
In order: BR-101, BR-470, BR-282, ERS-343, ERS-126, ERS-467, ERS-463 and ERS-135. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itajaí and Passo Fundo?
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); Espigão Alto State Park (state park, mile 229, 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.