The Wayro route from Maringá to Barretos is 331 miles (532 km), about 7 h 1 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 331 mi (532 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | PR-317 → SP-425 → BR-153 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Maringá to Barretos drive plays out
SP-425 (238 mi) and PR-317 (56 mi) carry about 89% of the 331 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Maringá and Barretos
| 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 | 275–326 | 51 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 326–331 | 5 | São Paulo |
- Mile 63 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Maringá and Barretos
- Museums and history: Museu do Sol (mile 209)
- 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.
Once you reach Barretos
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.
More drives to Barretos
- Araraquara to Barretos
- São Carlos to Barretos
- Limeira to Barretos
- Piracicaba to Barretos
- Poços de Caldas to Barretos
- Campinas to Barretos
From Maringá to other places in Brazil
- Maringá to Uberaba
- Maringá to Bragança Paulista
- Maringá to Paranapiacaba
- Maringá to Cubatão
- Maringá to São Vicente
- Maringá to Praia Grande
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Maringá to Barretos?
About 7 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 331 miles.
How far is Barretos from Maringá by car?
About 331 miles (532 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 Barretos?
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 Barretos use?
In order: PR-317, SP-425 and BR-153. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Maringá and Barretos?
Closest to the road: Teatro Municipal Procópio Ferreira (theater, mile 105, 2 mi from the route); Museu do Sol (museum, mile 209, 2 mi from the route); Thermas dos Laranjais (water park, mile 303, 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.