Montes Claros to Passos is about 438 road miles (705 km): roughly 9 h 55 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 438 mi (705 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | CMG-135 → MGC-135 → BR-135 → BR-040 → MG-420 → MG-164 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Montes Claros–Passos drive in a few lines
BR-135 (158 mi) and MG-050 (118 mi) carry about 63% of the 438 miles. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Montes Claros to Passos
| 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 | 30–188 | 158 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 188–194 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-420 | 194–221 | 27 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-164 | 221–318 | 97 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 318–436 | 118 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 436–438 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
Where to stop on the way to Passos
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Cabral State Park (mile 88), Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 411)
- Museums and history: Basilica of St. Gerard Majella (mile 157)
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.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
More drives to Passos
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- Mogi Guaçu to Passos
- Limeira to Passos
- Campinas to Passos
- Piracicaba to Passos
- Jundiaí to Passos
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 Colatina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Montes Claros to Passos?
About 9 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 438 miles.
What is the driving distance from Montes Claros to Passos?
About 438 miles (705 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 Montes Claros to Passos drive?
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 Passos use?
In order: CMG-135, MGC-135, BR-135, BR-040, MG-420, MG-164 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Montes Claros to Passos?
Closest to the road: Serra do Cabral State Park (state park, mile 88, 6 mi from the route); Basilica of St. Gerard Majella (basilica, mile 157, 1 mi from the route); Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 411, 1 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.