The Wayro route from Maringá to Araxá is 483 miles (777 km), about 10 h 24 min of driving without 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 483 mi (777 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | PR-317 → SP-425 → BR-153 → SP-265 → SP-413 → MG-427 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Maringá to Araxá: the shape of the trip
SP-425 (264 mi) and BR-262 (68 mi) carry about 69% of the 483 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Maringá to Araxá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Paraná |
| PR-317 | 6–62 | 56 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 62–63 | 1 | Paraná |
| SP-425 | 63–250 | 187 | São Paulo |
| BR-153 | 250–275 | 25 | São Paulo |
| SP-425 | 275–352 | 77 | São Paulo |
| SP-265 | 352–365 | 13 | São Paulo |
| SP-413 | 365–382 | 17 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 382–383 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-427 | 383–408 | 25 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 408–411 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 411–479 | 68 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 479–483 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 63 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 382 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Maringá to Araxá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu dos Dinossauros (mile 423)
- Museums and history: Museu do Sol (mile 209), Museu Ruy Menezes (mile 329), Museu de Arte Sacra (mile 412), Museu dos Dinossauros (mile 423)
- With kids: Thermas dos Laranjais (mile 303)
Teatro Municipal Procópio Ferreira
Named after actor Procópio Ferreira, this municipal theater in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo state, is the city's most-used public venue.
Museu do Sol
In Penápolis, Museu do Sol displays about 406 works of naïve art by Brazilian and foreign artists, including drawings, carvings, sculptures and paintings, in a mansion opened in 1925.
Thermas dos Laranjais
Thermas dos Laranjais is a water park in the municipality of Olímpia, in São Paulo state, drawing more than two million visitors a year.
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
Museu de Arte Sacra
Uberaba's sacred art museum occupies the Church of Santa Rita, built in 1854 and listed as national heritage in 1939. Inside are 18th- and 19th-century vestments, processional banners, religious images and furniture, plus an 1854 carved wooden Santa Rita.
Museu dos Dinossauros
Out in the rural district of Peirópolis, part of Uberaba in Minas Gerais, the Museu dos Dinossauros is a paleontology museum.
More drives to Araxá
- Ribeirão Preto to Araxá
- Bauru to Araxá
- Limeira to Araxá
- Mogi Guaçu to Araxá
- Bragança Paulista to Araxá
- São Paulo to Araxá
From Maringá to other places in Brazil
- Maringá to Barretos
- Maringá to Uberaba
- Maringá to Bragança Paulista
- Maringá to Paranapiacaba
- Maringá to Cubatão
- Maringá to São Vicente
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Maringá to Araxá?
About 10 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 483 miles.
What is the driving distance from Maringá to Araxá?
About 483 miles (777 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 Maringá to Araxá?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Maringá to Araxá use?
In order: PR-317, SP-425, BR-153, SP-265, SP-413, MG-427 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Maringá and Araxá?
Closest to the road: Thermas dos Laranjais (water park, mile 303, 2 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 412, 2 mi from the route); Museu dos Dinossauros (museum, mile 423, 0.7 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.