By road, Luziânia and Formosa, Brazil are about 84 miles (135 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 16 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Brasilia's Satellite cities.
- 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. 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 | 84 mi (135 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | GO-521 → DF-140 → BR-001 → DF-456 → BR-479 → DF-100 → GO-116 |
| States on the route | Goiás, Distrito Federal |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Luziânia to Formosa drive plays out
BR-479 (25 mi) and GO-521 (12 mi) carry about 44% of the 84 miles. It runs through 2 states: Goiás, Distrito Federal. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Luziânia to Formosa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Goiás |
| connecting roads | 4–7 | 3 | Goiás |
| GO-521 | 7–19 | 12 | Goiás |
| DF-140 | 19–27 | 8 | Goiás, Distrito Federal |
| BR-001 | 27–32 | 5 | Distrito Federal |
| connecting roads | 32–42 | 10 | Distrito Federal |
| DF-456 | 42–45 | 3 | Distrito Federal |
| BR-479 | 45–70 | 25 | Distrito Federal |
| DF-100 | 70–81 | 11 | Distrito Federal |
| GO-116 | 81–84 | 3 | Distrito Federal, Goiás |
- Mile 21 of this route: Goiás → Distrito Federal (state line)
- Mile 82 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Formosa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Garden of Brasília (mile 32)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira do Tororó (mile 25), Botanical Garden of Brasília (mile 32)
- Museums and history: Museu de Arte de Brasília (mile 38)
Cachoeira do Tororó
In the Jardim Botânico administrative region of the Federal District, the Cachoeira do Tororó is a waterfall popular for rappelling and hiking.
Botanical Garden of Brasília
On the banks of Highway DF-035 in the Federal District, the Botanical Garden of Brasília (Jardim Botânico de Brasília) lies in the Jardim Botânico administrative region.
Museu de Arte de Brasília
Brasília's Museu de Arte de Brasília shows modern and contemporary art and design, with a collection of 1,400 works by artists such as Tarsila do Amaral, Alfredo Volpi and Sérgio Rodrigues.
In Formosa itself
Lagoa Feia
About five kilometers from the center of Formosa, Lagoa Feia is a natural lake that gives rise to the Preto River, part of the São Francisco River basin.
More drives to Formosa
- Anápolis to Formosa, Brazil
- Rio Verde to Formosa, Brazil
- Belo Horizonte to Formosa, Brazil
- Itabira to Formosa, Brazil
From Luziânia to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Luziânia to Formosa, Brazil?
About 2 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 84 miles.
How far is Formosa, Brazil from Luziânia by car?
About 84 miles (135 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 Luziânia to Formosa drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Brasilia's Satellite cities). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Luziânia to Formosa?
In order: GO-521, DF-140, BR-001, DF-456, BR-479, DF-100 and GO-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Luziânia and Formosa?
Closest to the road: Cachoeira do Tororó (waterfall, mile 25, 1 mi from the route); Botanical Garden of Brasília (botanical garden, mile 32, 0.9 mi from the route); Museu de Arte de Brasília (museum, mile 38, 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.