The Wayro route from Lages to Santana do Livramento is 469 miles (755 km), about 11 h 51 min of driving without 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 469 mi (755 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → ERS-122 → ERS-437 → ERS-448 → RSC-453 → BR-470 → RSC-287 → BR-158 → BR-290 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Lages to Santana do Livramento
BR-158 (134 mi) and RSC-287 (95 mi) carry about 49% of the 469 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Lages to Santana do Livramento
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-116 | 4–76 | 72 | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-122 | 76–103 | 27 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 103–104 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-437 | 104–111 | 7 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-448 | 111–145 | 34 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-453 | 145–153 | 8 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-470 | 153–157 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-453 | 157–217 | 60 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-287 | 217–312 | 95 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 312–317 | 5 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 317–321 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 321–392 | 71 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 392–406 | 14 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 406–469 | 63 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 40 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (state line)
Stops between Lages and Santana do Livramento
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico de Ipê (mile 101), Antônio Prado historic center (mile 104), Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 319), Theatro Treze de Maio (mile 319)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico de Ipê (mile 101), Museu do Imigrante (mile 151), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santa Cruz do Sul (mile 231), Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum (mile 255), Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (mile 319)
Museu Histórico de Ipê
In the town of Ipê, Rio Grande do Sul, the Historical Museum of Ipê holds old relics and regional history, including artifacts from the native peoples who once lived in the area.
Antônio Prado historic center
Antônio Prado's historic center preserves the heritage of a town founded in 1886, mainly by Italian immigrants, that soon grew into a busy commercial hub in Rio Grande do Sul.
Museu do Imigrante
Museu do Imigrante is a public municipal history museum in Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, run by the Fundação Casa das Artes.
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santa Cruz do Sul
Facing Getúlio Vargas Square in central Santa Cruz do Sul, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is the city's Roman Catholic cathedral.
Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum
In the town of Candelária, Rio Grande do Sul, the Aristides Carlos Rodrigues Museum is part of the Paleorrota Geopark and offers information about the region.
Aqueduto de Candelária
In Candelária, Rio Grande do Sul, the Aqueduto de Candelária stands in the Linha Curitiba area. It was commissioned by João Kochenborger, one of the first German immigrants to reach the municipality, in 1862.
Planetário Professor José Mariano da Rocha Filho
Founded in 1971 at the Federal University of Santa Maria, this planetarium seats 120 people and has used a Digistar 4 digital projector since 2011.
Educational Museum Gama D'Eça
The Gama D'Eça Educational Museum sits at Rua do Acampamento 81 in central Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul.
Theatro Treze de Maio
Facing Praça Saldanha Marinho in central Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, the Theatro Treze de Maio is a theater protected as a municipal heritage property.
More drives to Santana do Livramento
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Santana do Livramento
- Bento Gonçalves to Santana do Livramento
- Passo Fundo to Santana do Livramento
- São Leopoldo to Santana do Livramento
- Novo Hamburgo to Santana do Livramento
- Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento
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 Santana do Livramento?
About 11 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lages to Santana do Livramento?
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 Lages to Santana do Livramento?
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 Lages to Santana do Livramento use?
In order: BR-116, ERS-122, ERS-437, ERS-448, RSC-453, BR-470, RSC-287, BR-158 and BR-290. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lages and Santana do Livramento?
Closest to the road: Antônio Prado historic center (old town, mile 104, 0.1 mi from the route); Educational Museum Gama D'Eça (didactic museum, mile 319, 0.2 mi from the route); Theatro Treze de Maio (theater, mile 319, 0.3 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.