Juiz de Fora to Barretos is about 469 road miles (755 km): roughly 10 h 37 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.”
| Total distance | 469 mi (755 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-265 → BR-494 → MG-260 → MG-164 → MG-050 → MG-344 → MG-444 → SP-345 → SP-425 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Juiz de Fora to Barretos is like
MG-050 (130 mi) and SP-345 (92 mi) carry about 47% of the 469 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Juiz de Fora to Barretos: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 12–28 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 28–31 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 31–57 | 26 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 57–58 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 58–93 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 93–96 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 96–173 | 77 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 173–175 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 175–184 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-260 | 184–189 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 189–191 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-164 | 191–204 | 13 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 204–334 | 130 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-344 | 334–350 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-444 | 350–365 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| SP-345 | 365–457 | 92 | São Paulo |
| SP-425 | 457–465 | 8 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 465–469 | 4 | São Paulo |
- Mile 365 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Juiz de Fora and Barretos
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 298)
- Museums and history: Museu de Sant'Ana (mile 89), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (mile 94), Museu Regional de São João del-Rei (mile 94), José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum (mile 387)
Museu de Sant'Ana
Founded in 2014 by the Instituto Cultural Flávio Gutierrez, this Tiradentes art museum specializes in images of Saint Anne, with a collection of 291 statues.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei
Also called the São João del Rei Cathedral, this Catholic shrine is a protected heritage site known for colonial-era art, with gold decoration, paintings and statues inside.
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei is a history and art museum in the town of São João del-Rei, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum
Franca's municipal history museum opened to the public in 1959 and bears the name of its first director, journalist José Chiachiri. Its eclectic collection, donated piece by piece by local residents, ranges from antique furniture to parts of the city's old animal-drawn tram.
In Barretos itself
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
More drives to Barretos
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- São Carlos to Barretos
- Limeira to Barretos
- Piracicaba to Barretos
- Poços de Caldas to Barretos
- Campinas to Barretos
From Juiz de Fora to other places in Brazil
- Juiz de Fora to Niterói
- Juiz de Fora to Nova Friburgo
- Juiz de Fora to Araruama
- Juiz de Fora to Cabo Frio
- Juiz de Fora to Rio das Ostras
- Juiz de Fora to Macaé
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Juiz de Fora to Barretos?
About 10 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
How far is Barretos from Juiz de Fora by car?
About 469 miles (755 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 Juiz de Fora to Barretos?
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 Juiz de Fora to Barretos use?
In order: BR-040, BR-265, BR-494, MG-260, MG-164, MG-050, MG-344, MG-444, SP-345 and SP-425. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Juiz de Fora to Barretos?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (cathedral, mile 94, 1 mi from the route); Museu Regional de São João del-Rei (history museum, mile 94, 1 mi from the route); Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 298, 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.