The Wayro route from Montes Claros to Muriaé is 448 miles (721 km), about 11 h 28 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 448 mi (721 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | CMG-135 → MGC-135 → BR-135 → BR-040 → BR-356 → AMG-1730 → MG-262 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Montes Claros to Muriaé drive plays out
BR-135 (227 mi) and BR-356 (81 mi) carry about 69% of the 448 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Montes Claros and Muriaé
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| CMG-135 | 2–6 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-135 | 6–28 | 22 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 28–30 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-135 | 30–257 | 227 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 257–275 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 275–315 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 315–318 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1730 | 318–322 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 322–325 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 325–363 | 38 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 363–367 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 367–404 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 404–445 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 445–448 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
Stops between Montes Claros and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Andorinhas Falls (mile 318), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 325)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Cabral State Park (mile 88), Andorinhas Falls (mile 318), Parque Estadual do Itacolomi (mile 319), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 397)
- Museums and history: Basilica of St. Gerard Majella (mile 157), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 252), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 325), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 397)
- With kids: Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte (mile 252), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 397)
Serra do Cabral State Park
Serra do Cabral State Park is a state park in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Basilica of St. Gerard Majella
Known locally as the Basilica of Curvelo, the Basilica of St. Gerard Majella is a Catholic church in Curvelo, in the state of Minas Gerais.
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte
Opened in January 1959 in the Pampulha area, the Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte is one of the city's main visitor attractions.
Andorinhas Falls
Inside the Andorinhas Municipal Nature Park in Ouro Preto, this waterfall (Cachoeira das Andorinhas) is considered the source of the Rio das Velhas, the largest tributary of the São Francisco River.
Parque Estadual do Itacolomi
Spanning Ouro Preto and Mariana, Parque Estadual do Itacolomi is a protected state park created in 1967, with elevations from 700 to 1,772 m, open to visitors since 2004.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana
Often called the Sé of Mariana, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Mariana, Minas Gerais, and the seat of the Archdiocese of Mariana.
João Moojen Zoology Museum
Part of the Federal University of Viçosa in Minas Gerais, the João Moojen Zoology Museum is a public natural history museum tied to the Department of Animal Biology.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
From Montes Claros to other places in Brazil
- Montes Claros to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Montes Claros to Itabira
- Montes Claros to Jequié
- Montes Claros to Lavras
- Montes Claros to Varginha
- Montes Claros to Passos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Montes Claros to Muriaé?
About 11 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 448 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Montes Claros by car?
About 448 miles (721 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 Montes Claros to Muriaé?
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 Montes Claros to Muriaé use?
In order: CMG-135, MGC-135, BR-135, BR-040, BR-356, AMG-1730, MG-262 and BR-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Montes Claros to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Basilica of St. Gerard Majella (basilica, mile 157, 1 mi from the route); Andorinhas Falls (waterfall, mile 318, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (cathedral, mile 325, 0.6 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.