Plan on about 8 h 36 min of driving for the 355-mile (571 km) trip from Limeira to Conselheiro Lafaiete, 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.”
| Distance | 355 mi (571 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-147 → SP-191 → MG-290 → BR-381 → MG-270 → BR-383 → CNL-215 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Limeira to Conselheiro Lafaiete drive plays out
BR-381 (161 mi) and MG-290 (60 mi) carry about 62% of the 355 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Limeira to Conselheiro Lafaiete: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-147 | 2–29 | 27 | São Paulo |
| SP-191 | 29–35 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-147 | 35–44 | 9 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 44–57 | 13 | São Paulo |
| MG-290 | 57–117 | 60 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 117–120 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 120–281 | 161 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-270 | 281–331 | 50 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-383 | 331–339 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 339–344 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| CNL-215 | 344–349 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 349–355 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 58 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Limeira and Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (mile 116)
- Museums and history: Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork (mile 17), Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (mile 116)
Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork
Founded on May 14, 2000, the Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork is on the Engenheiro Coelho campus of the Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo.
Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Archdiocese of Pouso Alegre, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, this hilltop sanctuary in Congonhas is famous for Aleijadinho's 12 soapstone prophets on the front terraces and six chapels holding 64 life-size cedar figures of the Passion.
More drives to Conselheiro Lafaiete
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From Limeira to other places in Brazil
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- Limeira to Ituiutaba
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Limeira to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 8 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 355 miles.
How far is Conselheiro Lafaiete from Limeira by car?
About 355 miles (571 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 Limeira to Conselheiro Lafaiete drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Limeira to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
In order: SP-147, SP-191, MG-290, BR-381, MG-270, BR-383 and CNL-215. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Limeira and Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Closest to the road: Museum of Biblical Archeology Paulo Bork (museum, mile 17, 2 mi from the route); Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (cathedral, mile 116, 0.5 mi from the route); Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos (calvary, mile 344, 7 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.