By road, Juiz de Fora and Teófilo Otoni are about 365 miles (588 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 8 min of driving.
- 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 365 mi (588 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-267 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Juiz de Fora to Teófilo Otoni: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (298 mi) and BR-267 (51 mi) carry about 96% of the 365 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Juiz de Fora to Teófilo Otoni
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 5–56 | 51 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 56–61 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 61–206 | 145 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 206–211 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 211–364 | 153 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 364–365 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
Where to stop on the way to Teófilo Otoni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 60), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 60), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 208)
- Museums and history: St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 60), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 60), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 208), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 278)
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga
Also called Caratinga Cathedral, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is a Catholic church in the town of Caratinga, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Teófilo Otoni
- Serra to Teófilo Otoni
- Cariacica to Teófilo Otoni
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Teófilo Otoni
- Divinópolis to Teófilo Otoni
- Teresópolis to Teófilo Otoni
- Rio das Ostras to Teófilo Otoni
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 Teófilo Otoni?
About 10 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 365 miles.
How far is Teófilo Otoni from Juiz de Fora by car?
About 365 miles (588 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 Juiz de Fora to Teófilo Otoni drive?
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 Teófilo Otoni use?
In order: BR-267 and BR-116. 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 Teófilo Otoni?
Closest to the road: St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 60, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Espaço dos Anjos (museum, mile 60, 0.5 mi from the route); St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (cathedral, mile 208, 0.1 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.