By road, Jequié and Paulo Afonso are about 380 miles (611 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 56 min of driving.
- 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.”
| Distance | 380 mi (611 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-410 → BR-110 |
| States on the route | Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Jequié to Paulo Afonso: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (246 mi) and BR-110 (107 mi) carry about 93% of the 380 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Jequié to Paulo Afonso
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Bahia |
| BR-116 | 2–248 | 246 | Bahia |
| BR-410 | 248–270 | 22 | Bahia |
| BR-110 | 270–377 | 107 | Bahia |
| local roads | 377–380 | 3 | Bahia |
Places worth a stop between Jequié and Paulo Afonso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sertão Museum (mile 158), Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (mile 198)
- Museums and history: St. Ann Cathedral, Feira de Santana (mile 154), Sertão Museum (mile 158), Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (mile 198)
St. Ann Cathedral, Feira de Santana
Also called Feira de Santana Cathedral, St. Ann Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral of the city of Feira de Santana, in Bahia.
Sertão Museum
On the campus of the State University of Feira de Santana, the Sertão Museum (Museu Casa do Sertão) opened in 1978 and preserves the culture and history of the Feira de Santana area.
Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha
Listed by the Bahia state heritage institute in 2001, Serrinha's old parish church of Nossa Senhora de Sant'Ana is a protected historic building in the town.
Arriving in Paulo Afonso
Paulo Afonso Falls
Next to the city of Paulo Afonso in northeastern Brazil, Paulo Afonso Falls is a series of waterfalls on the São Francisco River.
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From Jequié to other places in Brazil
- Jequié to Trancoso
- Jequié to Caraíva
- Jequié to Aracruz
- Jequié to Itabira
- Jequié to Santa Leopoldina
- Jequié to Praia do Forte
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jequié to Paulo Afonso?
About 9 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 380 miles.
How far is Paulo Afonso from Jequié by car?
About 380 miles (611 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 Jequié to Paulo Afonso?
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 Jequié to Paulo Afonso use?
In order: BR-116, BR-410 and BR-110. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jequié and Paulo Afonso?
Closest to the road: St. Ann Cathedral, Feira de Santana (cathedral, mile 154, 1 mi from the route); Sertão Museum (university museum, mile 158, 0.2 mi from the route); Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (church, mile 198, 0.3 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.