Plan on about 11 h 39 min of driving for the 452-mile (728 km) trip from Lages to Jaguarão, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 452 mi (728 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → VRS-815 → BR-453 → RSC-453 → ERS-122 → ERS-240 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Lages to Jaguarão is like
BR-116 (279 mi) and ERS-122 (37 mi) carry about 70% of the 452 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Lages to Jaguarão, 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 |
| BR-116 | 367–451 | 84 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 451–452 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 40 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (state line)
Places worth a stop between Lages and Jaguarão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (mile 146), 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 da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (mile 146), Museu da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (mile 215), Museu da Brigada Militar (mile 216), Estância das Pedras Brancas (mile 228), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 308)
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.
Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp
A few kilometers from central Caxias do Sul, in the Forqueta district, the Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp is a history museum themed on grapes and wine.
Salto Ventoso
Salto Ventoso is a waterfall in Farroupilha, Brazil, and a tourist attraction of regional importance.
Museu da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
The Museu da UFRGS is an interdisciplinary university museum in Porto Alegre covering science, technology, history, society, art, and culture, with activities for the general public.
Museu da Brigada Militar
Founded in 1985 and opened to the public in 1987, the Museu da Brigada Militar in Porto Alegre preserves and presents the history of the state's Brigada Militar.
Estância das Pedras Brancas
Estância das Pedras Brancas is a historic ranch tied to the history of Rio Grande do Sul and the town of Guaíba. Its first owner was Antônio Ferreira Leitão.
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.
More drives to Jaguarão
- São Leopoldo to Jaguarão
- Novo Hamburgo to Jaguarão
- Caxias do Sul to Jaguarão
- Criciúma to Jaguarão
- Tubarão to Jaguarão
- Palhoça to Jaguarão
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 Jaguarão?
About 11 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 452 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lages to Jaguarão?
About 452 miles (728 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 Jaguarão?
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 Jaguarão?
In order: BR-116, VRS-815, BR-453, RSC-453, ERS-122 and ERS-240. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lages and Jaguarão?
Closest to the road: Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (museum, mile 146, 0.6 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.