Juazeiro do Norte to Caxias is about 410 road miles (660 km): roughly 8 h 50 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance | 410 mi (660 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-122 → CE-292 → BR-316 → BR-230 → BR-343 → BR-226 |
| States on the route | Ceará, Pernambuco, Piauí, Maranhão |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Juazeiro do Norte to Caxias
BR-230 (188 mi) and BR-122 (87 mi) carry about 67% of the 410 miles. It runs through 4 states: Ceará, Pernambuco, Piauí, Maranhão. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Juazeiro do Norte to Caxias
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Ceará |
| BR-122 | 3–9 | 6 | Ceará |
| CE-292 | 9–12 | 3 | Ceará |
| BR-122 | 12–93 | 81 | Ceará, Pernambuco |
| BR-316 | 93–134 | 41 | Pernambuco, Piauí |
| BR-230 | 134–322 | 188 | Piauí |
| BR-343 | 322–364 | 42 | Piauí |
| connecting roads | 364–365 | 1 | Piauí |
| BR-226 | 365–368 | 3 | Maranhão |
| BR-316 | 368–408 | 40 | Maranhão |
| local roads | 408–410 | 2 | Maranhão |
- Mile 29 of this route: Ceará → Pernambuco (state line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Pernambuco → Piauí (state line)
- Mile 365 of this route: Piauí → Maranhão (state line)
Stops between Juazeiro do Norte and Caxias
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha da França de Crato (mile 7), Catedral de Picos (mile 171), Museu Ozildo Albano (mile 172)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha da França de Crato (mile 7), Catedral de Picos (mile 171), Museu Ozildo Albano (mile 172), Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora das Dores (mile 364)
Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha da França de Crato
Seat of the Diocese of Crato, the Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Penha was built in 1745 and renovated in 1817.
Catedral de Picos
Known as the Cathedral of Picos, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Remedies is a Catholic church in Picos, Piauí, and the seat of the Diocese of Picos.
Museu Ozildo Albano
Collector José Albano de Macedo, known as Ozildo Albano, founded this museum in central Picos in 1968, gathering household items, documents, photos, sacred art, books and records; it focuses on the Guaribas River valley's heritage.
Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora das Dores
Locally called the Igreja das Dores, the Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora das Dores is Teresina's Catholic cathedral and the seat of the Archdiocese of Teresina in Piauí.
When you get to Caxias
Memorial da Balaiada
Opened in 2004 in Caxias, 365 km from São Luís, Memorial da Balaiada is an educational and cultural center with a museum and a documentation center.
More drives to Caxias
From Juazeiro do Norte to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Juazeiro do Norte to Caxias?
About 8 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 410 miles.
What is the driving distance from Juazeiro do Norte to Caxias?
About 410 miles (660 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 Juazeiro do Norte to Caxias?
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 Juazeiro do Norte to Caxias use?
In order: BR-122, CE-292, BR-316, BR-230, BR-343 and BR-226. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Juazeiro do Norte to Caxias?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha da França de Crato (cathedral, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Catedral de Picos (cathedral, mile 171, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Ozildo Albano (museum, mile 172, 1 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.