The Wayro route from Paranaguá to Barretos is 537 miles (864 km), about 10 h 43 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 537 mi (864 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → BR-116 → BR-376 → PRC-373 → PR-151 → PR-239 → SP-281 → SP-255 → SP-310 → SP-326 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Paranaguá–Barretos drive in a few lines
SP-255 (169 mi) and BR-277 (115 mi) carry about 53% of the 537 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Paranaguá and Barretos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR-277 | 0–45 | 45 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 45–59 | 14 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 59–129 | 70 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 129–135 | 6 | Paraná |
| PRC-373 | 135–140 | 5 | Paraná |
| PR-151 | 140–229 | 89 | Paraná |
| PR-239 | 229–237 | 8 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 237–240 | 3 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-281 | 240–273 | 33 | São Paulo |
| SP-255 | 273–442 | 169 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 442–444 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 444–455 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-326 | 455–534 | 79 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 534–537 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 238 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Paranaguá and Barretos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Positivo (mile 67), Vila Velha State Park (mile 119)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 29), Vila Velha State Park (mile 119), Cerrado State Park (mile 213)
- Museums and history: Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 400), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 443), André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo (mile 508)
Guaricana National Park
Created in 2014, Guaricana National Park protects about 49,300 hectares of the Serra do Mar in Paraná, across Guaratuba, Morretes and São José dos Pinhais, within the largest continuous stretch of dense Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
Vila Velha State Park
Also called the Old Village State Park, Vila Velha State Park covers 9,397 acres in the municipality of Ponta Grossa, Paraná.
Teatro Municipal Álvaro Augusto Cunha Rocha
Better known as Cine-Teatro Pax, this university theater in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, is run by the State University of Ponta Grossa; its renovation was completed in March 2008.
Cerrado State Park
In Paraná state, Cerrado State Park protects a river canyon and the surrounding cerrado grasslands.
Abadia de Santa Cruz
Founded in 1936 by German monks from Himmerod Abbey, the Abadia de Santa Cruz is a Cistercian monastery in Itaporanga, São Paulo state.
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Jaú's Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is the seat of the Diocese of Jaú and the church of a parish created on August 15, 1853.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Araraquara's Casa da Cultura occupies a 1914 mansion protected by São Paulo's heritage council, CONDEPHAAT. It holds historical collections ranging from documents to artworks, plus a small theater and rooms for cultural workshops.
André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo
Known locally as the Museu do Automóvel, Bebedouro's private museum grew from Eduardo André Matarazzo's collection of vintage vehicles and also shows retired airliners outdoors, including a DC-3 and a Vickers Viscount.
Arriving in 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 Paranaguá to other places in Brazil
- Paranaguá to Itanhaém
- Paranaguá to Cubatão
- Paranaguá to Tatuí
- Paranaguá to Paranapiacaba
- Paranaguá to Ourinhos
- Paranaguá to Campo Mourão
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paranaguá to Barretos?
About 10 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 537 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paranaguá to Barretos?
About 537 miles (864 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 Paranaguá to Barretos?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Paranaguá to Barretos?
In order: BR-277, BR-116, BR-376, PRC-373, PR-151, PR-239, SP-281, SP-255, SP-310 and SP-326. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paranaguá to Barretos?
Closest to the road: Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 67, 0.4 mi from the route); Vila Velha State Park (state park, mile 119, 0.9 mi from the route); Abadia de Santa Cruz (monastery, mile 273, 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.