Jaú to Ubá is about 483 road miles (777 km): roughly 11 h 52 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 | 483 mi (777 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-225 → SP-310 → SP-330 → SP-147 → SP-191 → MG-290 → BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-040 → MG-448 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Jaú to Ubá
BR-265 (144 mi) and BR-381 (101 mi) carry about 51% of the 483 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Jaú to Ubá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 4–55 | 51 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 55–56 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 56–88 | 32 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 88–89 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 89–92 | 3 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 92–93 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-147 | 93–119 | 26 | São Paulo |
| SP-191 | 119–125 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-147 | 125–134 | 9 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 134–147 | 13 | São Paulo |
| MG-290 | 147–207 | 60 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 207–209 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 209–310 | 101 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 310–412 | 102 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 412–423 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-448 | 423–440 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 440–482 | 42 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 482–483 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 147 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Jaú to Ubá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (mile 205), Memorial Tancredo Neves (mile 375)
- Museums and history: Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork (mile 107), Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (mile 205), Museu Bi Moreira (mile 318), Memorial Tancredo Neves (mile 375), Casa do Padre Toledo (mile 380)
Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork
Founded on May 14, 2000, the Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork is on the Engenheiro Coelho campus of the Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo.
Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Archdiocese of Pouso Alegre, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
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.
Memorial Tancredo Neves
This museum in São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, covers the life and political career of Tancredo Neves, the former governor and first civilian president elected after military rule, who died before taking office in 1985.
Casa do Padre Toledo
In Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, this 18th-century mansion was the home of Father Carlos Correia de Toledo e Melo.
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From Jaú to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jaú to Ubá?
About 11 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 483 miles.
How far is Ubá from Jaú by car?
About 483 miles (777 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 Jaú to Ubá drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Jaú to Ubá?
In order: SP-225, SP-310, SP-330, SP-147, SP-191, MG-290, BR-381, BR-265, BR-040 and MG-448. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jaú to Ubá?
Closest to the road: Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork (museum, mile 107, 2 mi from the route); Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (cathedral, mile 205, 0.5 mi from the route); Memorial Tancredo Neves (museum, mile 375, 0.9 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.