Plan on about 13 h 53 min of driving for the 549-mile (883 km) trip from Jequié to Itabira, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 549 mi (883 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-381 → MGC-120 |
| States on the route | Bahia, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Jequié to Itabira is like
BR-116 (411 mi) and BR-381 (95 mi) carry about 92% of the 549 miles. It runs through 2 states: Bahia, Minas Gerais. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Jequié to Itabira
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Bahia |
| BR-116 | 3–94 | 91 | Bahia |
| local roads | 94–98 | 4 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 98–99 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-116 | 99–419 | 320 | Bahia, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 419–482 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 482–485 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 485–494 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 494–526 | 32 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-120 | 526–544 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 544–549 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 165 of this route: Bahia → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Jequié to Itabira
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias (mile 96), Museu Regional de Vitória da Conquista (mile 96), Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 490)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias (mile 96), Museu Regional de Vitória da Conquista (mile 96), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 420), Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 490)
Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Seat of the Archdiocese of Vitória da Conquista, the Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias is the city's metropolitan cathedral and home of the parish of the same name.
Museu Regional de Vitória da Conquista
Founded in 1991 by the State University of Southwest Bahia, the Museu Regional de Vitória da Conquista is a history museum in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia.
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano
Inaugurated in 1993, Saint Sebastian Cathedral in Coronel Fabriciano, Minas Gerais, shares the role of seat of the Diocese of Itabira-Fabriciano with Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in Itabira.
Arriving in Itabira
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Itabira
Known locally as Itabira Cathedral, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the municipality of Itabira, Minas Gerais.
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- Petrópolis to Itabira
From Jequié to other places in Brazil
- Jequié to Trancoso
- Jequié to Caraíva
- Jequié to Aracruz
- Jequié to Santa Leopoldina
- Jequié to Praia do Forte
- Jequié to Paulo Afonso
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jequié to Itabira?
About 13 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 549 miles.
How far is Itabira from Jequié by car?
About 549 miles (883 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 Jequié to Itabira drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Jequié to Itabira?
In order: BR-116, BR-381 and MGC-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jequié and Itabira?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias (cathedral, mile 96, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Regional de Vitória da Conquista (university museum, mile 96, 0.2 mi from the route); Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 490, 0.4 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.