Plan on about 9 h 45 min of driving for the 480-mile (773 km) trip from Joinville to Guaíra, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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 | 480 mi (773 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → BR-277 → BR-467 → BR-163 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Joinville to Guaíra: the shape of the trip
BR-277 (308 mi) and BR-163 (64 mi) carry about 78% of the 480 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Joinville to Guaíra
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 4–28 | 24 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 28–70 | 42 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 70–78 | 8 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 78–386 | 308 | Paraná |
| BR-467 | 386–414 | 28 | Paraná |
| BR-163 | 414–478 | 64 | Paraná |
| local roads | 478–480 | 2 | Paraná |
- Mile 29 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Joinville and Guaíra
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Positivo (mile 86), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 95), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 116), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 171)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 39)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (mile 71), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 95), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 116), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 171), Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 239), Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo (mile 415), Museu Histórico Willy Barth (mile 418)
Guaricana National Park
Within the largest continuous stretch of dense Atlantic Forest in Brazil, Guaricana National Park protects part of the Serra do Mar in Paraná.
Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco
Founded on September 19, 1977, by Ernani Zetola, Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco is a city-run cultural institution in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha
In Campo Largo, Paraná, the Parque Histórico do Mate is a themed park that tells the story of the yerba mate cycle and ranks among the town's visitor attractions.
Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios
Also called Ponte de Dom Pedro, this bridge over the Rio dos Papagaios, which gives it its name, is protected as historic and artistic heritage of the state of Paraná.
Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal
Also called Palácio do Pinho, this early 20th-century mansion stands in the middle of the Irati National Forest in Paraná.
Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava
In the center of Guarapuava, Paraná, the historic Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava now houses the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava.
Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo
In the center of Toledo, Paraná, Christ the King Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Diocese of Toledo in Brazil.
Museu Histórico Willy Barth
Museu Histórico Willy Barth is an art and history museum in Toledo, western Paraná, with roughly 45,000 items, including documents, photographs and historical objects.
More drives to Guaíra
- Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Guaíra
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Guaíra
- Guarapuava to Guaíra
- Ponta Grossa to Guaíra
- Curitiba to Guaíra
From Joinville to other places in Brazil
- Joinville to Paranaguá
- Joinville to Ponta Grossa
- Joinville to Guarapuava
- Joinville to Itanhaém
- Joinville to Chapecó
- Joinville to Ourinhos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Joinville to Guaíra?
About 9 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 480 miles.
How far is Guaíra from Joinville by car?
About 480 miles (773 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 Joinville to Guaíra?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Joinville to Guaíra?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, BR-277, BR-467 and BR-163. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Joinville to Guaíra?
Closest to the road: Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 86, 0.5 mi from the route); Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 95, 0.1 mi from the route); Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (historic bridge, mile 116, 0.2 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.