Juazeiro do Norte to Parnaíba is about 457 road miles (736 km): roughly 11 h 23 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 | 457 mi (736 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-122 → CE-292 → CE-388 → CE-176 → BR-404 → CE-447 → CE-189 → BR-403 → CE-187 → CE-232 → PI-213 → BR-343 |
| States on the route | Ceará, Piauí |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Juazeiro do Norte to Parnaíba is like
BR-404 (113 mi) and CE-176 (84 mi) carry about 43% of the 457 miles. It runs through 2 states: Ceará, Piauí. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Juazeiro do Norte to Parnaíba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Ceará |
| BR-122 | 3–9 | 6 | Ceará |
| CE-292 | 9–32 | 23 | Ceará |
| local roads | 32–41 | 9 | Ceará |
| CE-388 | 41–53 | 12 | Ceará |
| CE-176 | 53–137 | 84 | Ceará |
| BR-404 | 137–219 | 82 | Ceará |
| CE-447 | 219–224 | 5 | Ceará |
| BR-404 | 224–255 | 31 | Ceará |
| CE-189 | 255–273 | 18 | Ceará |
| connecting roads | 273–274 | 1 | Ceará |
| BR-403 | 274–288 | 14 | Ceará |
| CE-187 | 288–363 | 75 | Ceará |
| connecting roads | 363–364 | 1 | Ceará |
| CE-232 | 364–385 | 21 | Ceará |
| PI-213 | 385–413 | 28 | Ceará, Piauí |
| BR-343 | 413–455 | 42 | Piauí |
| local roads | 455–457 | 2 | Piauí |
- Mile 388 of this route: Ceará → Piauí (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Parnaíba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha da França de Crato (mile 7), Museu Regional dos Inhamuns (mile 137)
- Nature and outdoors: Ubajara National Park (mile 338)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha da França de Crato (mile 7), Museu Regional dos Inhamuns (mile 137)
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.
Museu Regional dos Inhamuns
In the city of Tauá, in the Brazilian state of Ceará, the Museu Regional dos Inhamuns is a community and regional museum.
Ubajara National Park
Ubajara National Park is a national park in the state of Ceará, best known for the Ubajara grotto, a cave that gives the park its reputation.
Once you reach Parnaíba
Sobrado de Dona Auta
In the historic center of Parnaíba, Piauí, Sobrado de Dona Auta is an 18th-century townhouse protected by the Piauí Cultural Foundation for its cultural value to the city.
More drives to Parnaíba
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 Codó
- 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 Parnaíba?
About 11 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 457 miles.
What is the driving distance from Juazeiro do Norte to Parnaíba?
About 457 miles (736 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 Parnaíba?
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 Parnaíba use?
In order: BR-122, CE-292, CE-388, CE-176, BR-404, CE-447, CE-189, BR-403, CE-187, CE-232, PI-213 and BR-343. 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 Parnaíba?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha da França de Crato (cathedral, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu Regional dos Inhamuns (museum, mile 137, 0.4 mi from the route); Ubajara National Park (national park, mile 338, 5 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.