Plan on about 8 h 8 min of driving for the 390-mile (627 km) trip from Londrina to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay, before any stops. You cross from Brazil into Paraguay at about mile 390.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Brazil, Paraguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Paraguay August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
- Paraguay: “Traffic laws are often not enforced, and other drivers may ignore stop signs, traffic lights, and speed limits.”
| Distance | 390 mi (627 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-369 → PR-170 → PR-534 → PR-340 → PR-542 → SPA-001/563 → SP-613 → SPA-079/613 → MS-480 → MS-134 → BR-376 → BR-163 → BR-463 |
| Border crossing | about mile 390, Brazil → Paraguay |
| Regions on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Amambay |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Getting across the Brazil–Paraguay border
The route crosses at about mile 390, from Mato Grosso do Sul into Amambay. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Paraguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Paraguay | You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. |
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| The car, entering Paraguay | The State Department notes that Paraguay doesn't require vehicle insurance. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Londrina to Pedro Juan Caballero is like
BR-376 (109 mi) and BR-463 (70 mi) carry about 46% of the 390 miles. The first 390 miles are in Brazil; the last 0 are in Paraguay. It runs through 4 regions: Paraná, São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Amambay. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Londrina to Pedro Juan Caballero
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 5–13 | 8 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 13–16 | 3 | Paraná |
| PR-170 | 16–41 | 25 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 41–44 | 3 | Paraná |
| PR-534 | 44–56 | 12 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 56–57 | 1 | Paraná |
| PR-340 | 57–87 | 30 | Paraná |
| PR-542 | 87–93 | 6 | Paraná |
| SPA-001/563 | 93–103 | 10 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 103–105 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-613 | 105–155 | 50 | São Paulo |
| SPA-079/613 | 155–158 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 158–166 | 8 | São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul |
| MS-480 | 166–178 | 12 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| local roads | 178–194 | 16 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| MS-134 | 194–199 | 5 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| connecting roads | 199–200 | 1 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-376 | 200–309 | 109 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-163 | 309–318 | 9 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-463 | 318–388 | 70 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| local roads | 388–390 | 2 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
- Mile 94 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (region line)
- Mile 161 of this route: São Paulo → Mato Grosso do Sul (region line)
- Mile 390 of this route: Mato Grosso do Sul → Amambay (international border)
Places worth a stop between Londrina and Pedro Juan Caballero
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Morro do Diabo State Park (mile 114)
- Nature and outdoors: Morro do Diabo State Park (mile 114)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 9), Museu Histórico de Dourados (mile 318)
Museu Histórico de Cambé
Founded in 1985, Cambé's history museum preserves the memory of the settlers of northern Paraná through photos, documents, objects and books, plus archaeological finds from the region's Indigenous peoples. It occupies the city's Centro Cultural.
Morro do Diabo State Park
The Morro do Diabo State Park is a state park, a protected area designated by the state of São Paulo in Brazil.
Museu Histórico de Dourados
Museu Histórico de Dourados is a history museum in the city of Dourados, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Londrina to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay?
About 8 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 390 miles.
What is the driving distance from Londrina to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay?
About 390 miles (627 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.
Where does the Londrina to Pedro Juan Caballero drive cross the border?
At about mile 390, from Brazil into Paraguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Londrina into Paraguay?
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. (U.S. State Department, updated September 17, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Londrina to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Londrina to Pedro Juan Caballero?
In order: BR-369, PR-170, PR-534, PR-340, PR-542, SPA-001/563, SP-613, SPA-079/613, MS-480, MS-134, BR-376, BR-163 and BR-463. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Londrina to Pedro Juan Caballero?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico de Cambé (museum, mile 9, 1 mi from the route); Morro do Diabo State Park (state park, mile 114, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Histórico de Dourados (museum, mile 318, 2 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.