Itapetininga to Lavras is about 322 road miles (518 km): roughly 6 h 43 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 322 mi (518 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SPI 091/270 → SP-075 → SP-079 → SP-300 → SP-360 → SPI-081/360 → SP-065 → SP-010 → BR-381 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Itapetininga to Lavras is like
SP-010 (144 mi) and SP-270 (46 mi) carry about 59% of the 322 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Itapetininga to Lavras
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 1–47 | 46 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 47–52 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 52–57 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 57–58 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-079 | 58–67 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 67–93 | 26 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 93–96 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-360 | 96–104 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 104–105 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPI-081/360 | 105–109 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 109–111 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 111–128 | 17 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 128–272 | 144 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 272–313 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 313–321 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 321–322 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 153 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Lavras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44), Museu do Café Barão da Serra Negra (mile 99)
- Museums and history: Museu histórico e pedagógico Brigadeiro Tobias Aguiar (mile 47), Museu Republicano "Convencão de Itú" (mile 66), Our Lady of Exile Cathedral, Jundiaí (mile 94), Espaço Cultural Museu do Vinho (mile 99), Museu do Café Barão da Serra Negra (mile 99)
- With kids: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44)
Mosteiro São Bento
The Mosteiro de São Bento in Sorocaba is a Benedictine monastery in the city of Sorocaba, in the interior of São Paulo state.
Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros
Sorocaba's municipal zoo, Quinzinho de Barros, covers about 37 acres in São Paulo state and belongs to the Society of Brazilian Zoos.
Museu histórico e pedagógico Brigadeiro Tobias Aguiar
Sorocaba's Brigadeiro Tobias Aguiar history museum has a permanent exhibit on the tropeiro mule-driver tradition, with paintings, furniture and everyday tropeiro objects.
Museu Republicano "Convencão de Itú"
Set in a townhouse in Itu where opponents of Brazil's monarchy met in 1873, the Republican Museum focuses on the period of the Old Republic.
Our Lady of Exile Cathedral, Jundiaí
Jundiaí Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of Exile, is a Catholic church in São Paulo state. The first chapel to Our Lady of Exile here was built in 1651.
Espaço Cultural Museu do Vinho
Set inside a roughly 6-meter wine barrel at the Villa Brunholi complex in Jundiaí, this museum tells the story of Italian immigration and winemaking in the region.
Museu do Café Barão da Serra Negra
Set on Fazenda Nossa Senhora da Conceição in Jundiaí, the Museu do Café Barão da Serra Negra shows photos, farm tools and documents on coffee production, slavery, the Serra Negra family and immigrant arrival.
Once you reach Lavras
Museu Bi Moreira
On the historic campus of the Federal University of Lavras, Museu Bi Moreira holds around five thousand historical, ethnographic, archaeological and science-and-technology artifacts tied to the history of Lavras and the university.
More drives to Lavras
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From Itapetininga to other places in Brazil
- Itapetininga to Paranapiacaba
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- Itapetininga to Mogi Guaçu
- Itapetininga to Itanhaém
- Itapetininga to Araxá
- Itapetininga to Araguari
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itapetininga to Lavras?
About 6 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 322 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itapetininga to Lavras?
About 322 miles (518 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 Itapetininga to Lavras drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Itapetininga to Lavras?
In order: SP-270, SPI 091/270, SP-075, SP-079, SP-300, SP-360, SPI-081/360, SP-065, SP-010, BR-381 and BR-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itapetininga and Lavras?
Closest to the road: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (zoo, mile 44, 0.9 mi from the route); Museu Republicano "Convencão de Itú" (museum, mile 66, 1 mi from the route); Museu do Café Barão da Serra Negra (museum, mile 99, 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.