Linhares to Conselheiro Lafaiete is about 347 road miles (559 km): roughly 10 h 2 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 347 mi (559 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-248 → BR-259 → BR-474 → MG-108 → BR-262 → MG-329 → MG-262 → MG-129 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Linhares to Conselheiro Lafaiete drive plays out
MG-108 (67 mi) and BR-262 (66 mi) carry about 38% of the 347 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Linhares and Conselheiro Lafaiete
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-248 | 1–42 | 41 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-259 | 42–81 | 39 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-474 | 81–104 | 23 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-108 | 104–171 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 171–237 | 66 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 237–240 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-329 | 240–261 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 261–306 | 45 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 306–347 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 78 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Linhares and Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 307)
- Museums and history: Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 266), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 307), Museu do Oratório (mile 315)
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana
Often called the Sé of Mariana, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Mariana, Minas Gerais, and the seat of the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Museu do Oratório
Set in a three-story historic mansion in Ouro Preto, next to the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, the Museu do Oratório displays a collection of 162 oratories and 300 religious images.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Linhares to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 10 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 347 miles.
How far is Conselheiro Lafaiete from Linhares by car?
About 347 miles (559 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 Linhares to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Linhares to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
In order: ES-248, BR-259, BR-474, MG-108, BR-262, MG-329, MG-262 and MG-129. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Linhares and Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Closest to the road: Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 266, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (cathedral, mile 307, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu do Oratório (museum, mile 315, 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.