Plan on about 3 h 59 min of driving for the 198-mile (318 km) trip from Itu to Catanduva, before any 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 | 198 mi (318 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-075 → SP-308 → SPI-162 → SP-127 → SP-310 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Itu to Catanduva is like
SP-310 (131 mi) and SP-308 (38 mi) carry about 85% of the 198 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Itu to Catanduva
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 2–6 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-308 | 6–44 | 38 | São Paulo |
| SPI-162 | 44–48 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 48–49 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-127 | 49–65 | 16 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 65–196 | 131 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 196–198 | 2 | São Paulo |
Stops between Itu and Catanduva
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 104)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Prudente de Moraes (mile 45), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 67), Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 103), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 128)
- With kids: Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 103), Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 104)
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Prudente de Moraes
Piracicaba's Prudente de Moraes museum fills the 19th-century home where Brazil's first civilian president lived until his death in 1902, with his belongings, local art and an exhibit on the city's history.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
In Rio Claro, Unesp's Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences houses the Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert in its Department of Petrology and Metallogeny building.
Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino
Opened by the city of São Carlos in 2012, this science museum offers interactive exhibits and experiments in science, technology and art, named for professor and historian Mario Tolentino.
Parque Ecológico de São Carlos
Officially named Parque Ecológico Dr. Antônio Teixeira Vianna, this ecological park belongs to the city of São Carlos and sits right next to the Federal University of São Carlos.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Araraquara's Casa da Cultura occupies a 1914 mansion protected by São Paulo's heritage council, CONDEPHAAT. It holds historical collections ranging from documents to artworks, plus a small theater and rooms for cultural workshops.
More drives to Catanduva
- Limeira to Catanduva
- Mogi Guaçu to Catanduva
- Poços de Caldas to Catanduva
- Jundiaí to Catanduva
- Sorocaba to Catanduva
- Bragança Paulista to Catanduva
From Itu to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itu to Catanduva?
About 3 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 198 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itu to Catanduva?
About 198 miles (318 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 Itu to Catanduva?
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 Itu to Catanduva use?
In order: SP-075, SP-308, SPI-162, SP-127 and SP-310. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itu and Catanduva?
Closest to the road: Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (museum, mile 103, 2 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (zoo, mile 104, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (historic site, mile 128, 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.