Linhares to Lavras is about 465 road miles (749 km): roughly 13 h 14 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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.”
| Distance by road | 465 mi (749 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-248 → BR-259 → BR-474 → MG-108 → BR-262 → MG-329 → MG-262 → MG-129 → MG-443 → MGC-383 → LMG-501 → BR-383 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Linhares–Lavras drive in a few lines
MG-108 (67 mi) and BR-262 (66 mi) carry about 29% of the 465 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Linhares to Lavras
| 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 | 306–333 | 27 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 333–335 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-443 | 335–342 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 342–345 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 345–350 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-383 | 350–355 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 355–358 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-501 | 358–364 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-383 | 364–408 | 44 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 408–411 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 411–464 | 53 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 464–465 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 78 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Linhares and Lavras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 307), Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (mile 315), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (mile 408)
- Museums and history: Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 266), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 307), Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (mile 315), Palácio dos Governadores (mile 315), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (mile 408)
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.
Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana
Founded in 1973 by Archbishop Oscar de Oliveira, the Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana keeps historic musical instruments and music collections, mostly from the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church
Raised during Brazil's Gold Rush, the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Ouro Preto is a Catholic church listed as a monument by the National Historic and Artistic Heritage Institute.
Palácio dos Governadores
The Palácio dos Governadores stands on Praça Tiradentes in the historic center of Ouro Preto, 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.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei
Also called the São João del Rei Cathedral, this Catholic shrine is a protected heritage site known for colonial-era art, with gold decoration, paintings and statues inside.
Once you reach Lavras
Museu Bi Moreira
On the historic campus of the Federal University of Lavras, Museu Bi Moreira holds around five thousand historical, ethnographic, archaeological and science-and-technology artifacts tied to the history of Lavras and the university.
More drives to Lavras
- Barbacena to Lavras
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- Teresópolis to Lavras
- Itu to Lavras
- Rio de Janeiro to Lavras
From Linhares to other places in Brazil
- Linhares to Muriaé
- Linhares to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Linhares to Itaguaí
- Linhares to Resende
- Linhares to Penedo
- Linhares to Fumaça
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Linhares to Lavras?
About 13 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 465 miles.
How far is Lavras from Linhares by car?
About 465 miles (749 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 Linhares to Lavras drive?
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 Lavras?
In order: ES-248, BR-259, BR-474, MG-108, BR-262, MG-329, MG-262, MG-129, MG-443, MGC-383, LMG-501, BR-383 and BR-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Linhares to Lavras?
Closest to the road: Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (museum, mile 307, 0.3 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (basilica, mile 315, 0.9 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (cathedral, mile 408, 0.1 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.