By road, Itajaí and Toledo are about 467 miles (752 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 31 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 467 mi (752 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → BR-277 → BR-467 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Itajaí–Toledo drive in a few lines
BR-277 (308 mi) and BR-101 (74 mi) carry about 82% of the 467 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Itajaí to Toledo
| 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 |
| local roads | 465–467 | 2 | Paraná |
- Mile 79 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Itajaí and Toledo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): 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)
- Museums and history: Estação da Memória (mile 52), Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville (mile 53), 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), Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 289), Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (mile 441)
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.
Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville
In Joinville, Santa Catarina, this archaeological museum explores the way of life and culture of the fisher-hunter-gatherer groups who were among the first peoples to spread across South America and settle what is now Brazil.
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.
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.
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.
Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel
Cascavel's Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Apparition is the Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cascavel in Paraná; the parish dates from June 10, 1952.
Once you reach Toledo
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.
Museu Histórico Willy Barth
Museu Histórico Willy Barth is an art and history museum in Toledo, western Paraná, with roughly 45,000 items, including documents, photographs and historical objects.
More drives to Toledo
- Itapetininga to Toledo
- Ponta Grossa to Toledo
- Curitiba to Toledo
- Blumenau to Toledo
- São José to Toledo
- Florianópolis to Toledo
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 Toledo?
About 9 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 467 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itajaí to Toledo?
About 467 miles (752 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 Toledo drive?
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 Toledo use?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, BR-277 and BR-467. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itajaí to Toledo?
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.