The Wayro route from Palmas to Luziânia is 529 miles (851 km), about 12 h 58 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Brasilia's Satellite cities.
- 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. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 529 mi (851 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | TO-010 → TO-050 → TO-255 → TO-070 → BR-153 → BR-080 → DF-180 → DF-451 → BR-070 → DF-001 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | Tocantins, Goiás, Distrito Federal |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Palmas–Luziânia drive in a few lines
BR-153 (242 mi) and BR-080 (121 mi) carry about 69% of the 529 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tocantins, Goiás, Distrito Federal. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Palmas to Luziânia
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Tocantins |
| TO-010 | 2–12 | 10 | Tocantins |
| connecting roads | 12–14 | 2 | Tocantins |
| TO-050 | 14–45 | 31 | Tocantins |
| TO-255 | 45–48 | 3 | Tocantins |
| TO-070 | 48–108 | 60 | Tocantins |
| connecting roads | 108–109 | 1 | Tocantins |
| BR-153 | 109–351 | 242 | Tocantins, Goiás |
| BR-080 | 351–472 | 121 | Goiás, Distrito Federal |
| connecting roads | 472–473 | 1 | Distrito Federal |
| DF-180 | 473–482 | 9 | Distrito Federal |
| connecting roads | 482–485 | 3 | Distrito Federal |
| DF-451 | 485–489 | 4 | Distrito Federal |
| BR-070 | 489–493 | 4 | Distrito Federal |
| local roads | 493–499 | 6 | Distrito Federal |
| DF-001 | 499–508 | 9 | Distrito Federal |
| connecting roads | 508–510 | 2 | Distrito Federal |
| BR-040 | 510–525 | 15 | Distrito Federal, Goiás |
| local roads | 525–529 | 4 | Goiás |
- Mile 209 of this route: Tocantins → Goiás (state line)
- Mile 464 of this route: Goiás → Distrito Federal (state line)
- Mile 513 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
Stops between Palmas and Luziânia
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura (mile 265), Museu Dom Prada Carrera (mile 342), Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (mile 499)
- Nature and outdoors: Brasília National Park (mile 492)
- Museums and history: Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura (mile 265), Museu Dom Prada Carrera (mile 342), Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (mile 499), Catetinho (mile 508)
Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura
Known locally as the Casarão, the Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura is a historical and cultural institution in Porangatu, housed in a former store once owned by ex-mayor Ângelo Rosa de Moura.
Museu Dom Prada Carrera
Museu Dom Prada Carrera is a museum in the town of Uruaçu, counted among the local sights for visitors passing through.
Brasília National Park
Also known as Água Mineral, Brasília National Park covers about 424 square kilometers spread across parts of the Federal District and the municipality of Padre Bernardo in Goiás.
Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal
Belonging to the Federal District Civil Police, the Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal is a public cultural institution located in Riacho Fundo II.
Catetinho
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Palmas to Luziânia?
About 12 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 529 miles.
What is the driving distance from Palmas to Luziânia?
About 529 miles (851 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 Palmas to Luziânia?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Brasilia's Satellite cities). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Palmas to Luziânia?
In order: TO-010, TO-050, TO-255, TO-070, BR-153, BR-080, DF-180, DF-451, BR-070, DF-001 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Palmas and Luziânia?
Closest to the road: Municipal Museum Ângelo Rosa de Moura (museum, mile 265, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Dom Prada Carrera (museum, mile 342, 1 mi from the route); Museu de Armas da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (museum, mile 499, 0.3 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.