The Wayro route from Juazeiro do Norte to Codó is 472 miles (760 km), about 10 h 18 min of driving without 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 472 mi (760 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-122 → CE-292 → BR-316 → BR-230 → BR-343 → BR-226 → MA-026 |
| States on the route | Ceará, Pernambuco, Piauí, Maranhão |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Juazeiro do Norte–Codó drive in a few lines
BR-230 (188 mi) and BR-316 (134 mi) carry about 68% of the 472 miles. It runs through 4 states: Ceará, Pernambuco, Piauí, Maranhão. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Juazeiro do Norte and Codó
| 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 | 368–461 | 93 | Maranhão |
| MA-026 | 461–471 | 10 | Maranhão |
| local roads | 471–472 | 1 | 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Juazeiro do Norte and Codó
- 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), Museu do Piauí (mile 364), Memorial Esperança Garcia (mile 364), Memorial da Balaiada (mile 410)
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.
Museu do Piauí
Created and run by the Piauí state government, the Museu do Piauí is a museum founded in 1995 by former vice governor Osmar Junior.
Memorial Esperança Garcia
On Avenida Miguel Rosa in Teresina, the Memorial Esperança Garcia is a cultural space opened in July 2007 and run by the Piauí State Department of Culture.
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 Codó
From Juazeiro do Norte to other places in Brazil
- Juazeiro do Norte to Parnamirim
- Juazeiro do Norte to Caxias
- Juazeiro do Norte to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Juazeiro do Norte to Parnaíba
- Juazeiro do Norte to Morro de São Paulo
- Juazeiro do Norte to Balsas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Juazeiro do Norte to Codó?
About 10 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 472 miles.
What is the driving distance from Juazeiro do Norte to Codó?
About 472 miles (760 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 Juazeiro do Norte to Codó drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Juazeiro do Norte to Codó?
In order: BR-122, CE-292, BR-316, BR-230, BR-343, BR-226 and MA-026. 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 Codó?
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.