Plan on about 12 h 50 min of driving for the 531-mile (854 km) trip from Lages to Chuí, before any 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 531 mi (854 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → VRS-815 → BR-453 → RSC-453 → ERS-122 → ERS-240 → BR-392 → BR-471 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Lages–Chuí drive in a few lines
BR-116 (195 mi) and BR-471 (136 mi) carry about 62% of the 531 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Lages to Chuí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-116 | 4–85 | 81 | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 85–103 | 18 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| VRS-815 | 103–107 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 107–121 | 14 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-453 | 121–142 | 21 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-453 | 142–149 | 7 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-122 | 149–186 | 37 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-240 | 186–194 | 8 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 194–308 | 114 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 308–367 | 59 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 367–370 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 370–395 | 25 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 395–531 | 136 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 40 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (state line)
Stops between Lages and Chuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Salto Ventoso (mile 156), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 308)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Ventoso (mile 156)
- Museums and history: National Monument to the Immigrant (mile 133), St. Theresa's Cathedral, Caxias do Sul (mile 137), Museu Ambiência Casa de Pedra (mile 138), Museu de História da Medicina do Rio Grande do Sul (mile 215), Museu do Trabalho (mile 216), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 308), Catedral São Francisco de Paula (mile 373), Museu de Arte Leopoldo Gotuzzo (mile 373)
National Monument to the Immigrant
Standing at the entrance to Caxias do Sul on BR-116, the National Monument to the Immigrant is listed by Brazil's national heritage institute (IPHAN).
St. Theresa's Cathedral, Caxias do Sul
St. Theresa's Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Caxias do Sul, in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state.
Museu Ambiência Casa de Pedra
Known simply as Casa de Pedra, this history museum in Caxias do Sul opened in 1975 during the centenary of Italian immigration to Rio Grande do Sul and preserves everyday objects of immigrant families.
Salto Ventoso
Salto Ventoso is a waterfall in Farroupilha, Brazil, and a tourist attraction of regional importance.
Museu de História da Medicina do Rio Grande do Sul
In Porto Alegre, the Museu de História da Medicina do Rio Grande do Sul preserves documents, medical instruments and other objects tracing the practice and evolution of medicine in the state.
Museu do Trabalho
Founded in 1982 on Rua dos Andradas in Porto Alegre, Museu do Trabalho is a private museum and cultural center with machines, photographs and documents on the lives of companies and workers.
Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves
Created by state decree in 1972 and linked to Rio Grande do Sul's culture department, this historic park stands on the old Sesmaria do Cristal, land once granted to the father of Farroupilha leader Bento Gonçalves da Silva.
Catedral São Francisco de Paula
Seat of the Archdiocese of Pelotas, the Catedral Metropolitana de Pelotas is a Catholic church in Rio Grande do Sul dedicated to Saint Francis of Paola.
Museu de Arte Leopoldo Gotuzzo
Opened in 1986 on Praça 7 de Julho, across from the Mercado Central in downtown Pelotas, this art museum is part of the Federal University of Pelotas arts center.
More drives to Chuí
- Bagé to Chuí
- Porto Alegre to Chuí
- São Leopoldo to Chuí
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Chuí
- Novo Hamburgo to Chuí
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Chuí
From Lages to other places in Brazil
- Lages to Tubarão
- Lages to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Lages to Paranaguá
- Lages to Ourinhos
- Lages to Itanhaém
- Lages to Itapetininga
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lages to Chuí?
About 12 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 531 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lages to Chuí?
About 531 miles (854 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 Lages to Chuí?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Lages to Chuí?
In order: BR-116, VRS-815, BR-453, RSC-453, ERS-122, ERS-240, BR-392 and BR-471. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Lages to Chuí?
Closest to the road: Museu Ambiência Casa de Pedra (museum, mile 138, 1 mi from the route); Salto Ventoso (waterfall, mile 156, 0.7 mi from the route); Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (museum, mile 308, 0.5 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.