The Wayro route from Maringá to Yaguarón, Paraguay is 446 miles (717 km), about 9 h 37 min of driving without stops. You cross from Brazil into Paraguay at about mile 256.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
- Paraguay: “Traffic laws are often not enforced, and other drivers may ignore stop signs, traffic lights, and speed limits.”
| Distance by road | 446 mi (717 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | PR-317 → BR-158 → BR-369 → BR-277 → PY02 → D009 |
| Border crossing | about mile 256, Brazil → Paraguay |
| Regions on the route | Paraná, Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central, Paraguarí |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Getting across the Brazil–Paraguay border
The route crosses at about mile 256, from Paraná into Alto Paraná. 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.
Driving Maringá to Yaguarón: the shape of the trip
PY02 (171 mi) and BR-369 (101 mi) carry about 61% of the 446 miles. The first 256 miles are in Brazil; the last 190 are in Paraguay. It runs through 6 regions: Paraná, Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central, Paraguarí. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Maringá to Yaguarón
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Paraná |
| PR-317 | 3–43 | 40 | Paraná |
| BR-158 | 43–64 | 21 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 64–165 | 101 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 165–256 | 91 | Paraná |
| PY02 | 256–427 | 171 | Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera |
| connecting roads | 427–428 | 1 | Cordillera |
| D009 | 428–446 | 18 | Cordillera, Central, Paraguarí |
- Mile 256 of this route: Paraná → Alto Paraná (international border)
- Mile 306 of this route: Alto Paraná → Caaguazú (region line)
- Mile 401 of this route: Caaguazú → Cordillera (region line)
- Mile 430 of this route: Cordillera → Central (region line)
- Mile 434 of this route: Central → Paraguarí (region line)
What to see on the way from Maringá to Yaguarón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 426)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual Lago Azul (mile 59), Saltos del Monday (mile 257)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (mile 168), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 426)
Parque Estadual Lago Azul
Covering about 1,749 hectares in Campo Mourão, Paraná, Parque Estadual Lago Azul is a protected area built around a lake holding 70 million cubic meters of water.
Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel
Cascavel's Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Apparition is the Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cascavel in Paraná; the parish dates from June 10, 1952.
Saltos del Monday
The Monday Falls drop roughly 45 meters over a front about 120 meters wide inside a municipal park in Presidente Franco District, Alto Paraná, Paraguay.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
Caacupé Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Caacupé, and its sanctuary of the Virgin of Caacupé, inaugurated in 1765, became a place of pilgrimage for many local believers.
More drives to Yaguarón
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- Londrina to Yaguarón, Paraguay
- Ponta Grossa to Yaguarón, Paraguay
- Guarapuava to Yaguarón, Paraguay
More drives from Maringá
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- Maringá to Uberaba
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- Maringá to Paranapiacaba
- Maringá to Cubatão
- Maringá to São Vicente
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Maringá to Yaguarón, Paraguay?
About 9 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 446 miles.
How far is Yaguarón, Paraguay from Maringá by car?
About 446 miles (717 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 Maringá to Yaguarón drive cross the border?
At about mile 256, from Brazil into Paraguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Maringá 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 Maringá to Yaguarón, 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 Maringá to Yaguarón?
In order: PR-317, BR-158, BR-369, BR-277, PY02 and D009. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Maringá to Yaguarón?
Closest to the road: Parque Estadual Lago Azul (state park, mile 59, 3 mi from the route); Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (cathedral, mile 168, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (cathedral, mile 426, 0.2 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.