The Wayro route from Paranaguá to Lavras is 501 miles (806 km), about 11 h 4 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:
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| Distance | 501 mi (806 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → PR-804 → PR-411 → PR-410 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-023 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-381 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Paranaguá to Lavras
BR-116 (210 mi) and SP-008 (154 mi) carry about 73% of the 501 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Paranaguá to Lavras: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR-277 | 0–19 | 19 | Paraná |
| PR-804 | 19–25 | 6 | Paraná |
| PR-411 | 25–34 | 9 | Paraná |
| PR-410 | 34–45 | 11 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 45–255 | 210 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 255–256 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 256–274 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 274–277 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 277–284 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-023 | 284–290 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 290–296 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 296–450 | 154 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 450–492 | 42 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 492–500 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 500–501 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 83 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 332 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Paranaguá and Lavras
- Nature and outdoors: Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 7), Guaricana National Park (mile 19), Pico do Marumbi State Park (mile 29), Graciosa State Park (mile 37), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 38), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 109), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 147), Juqueri State Park (mile 280)
- Museums and history: Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 261)
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
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.
Pico do Marumbi State Park
Pico do Marumbi State Park is a state park in Paraná, Brazil, a protected area you can note along this part of the drive.
Graciosa State Park
Created by state decree in 1990 near Morretes, Paraná, Graciosa State Park protects dense Atlantic Forest, with a mandate to preserve the area's water regime, plants and wildlife.
Roberto Ribas Lange State Park
Created in 1994 near Antonina and Morretes on the Paraná coast, Roberto Ribas Lange State Park protects Atlantic Forest on the steep slopes of the Serra do Mar. Hundreds of bird species have been recorded in its dense rainforest.
Rio Turvo State Park
Roughly 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest fall within Rio Turvo State Park, which reaches into Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. It has trails, a waterfall, a cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Campina do Encantado State Park, in the São Paulo state town of Pariquera-Açu, protects a peat bog and a patch of wetland forest, described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific interest.
Aldeia de Carapicuíba
Aldeia de Carapicuíba is a historic center in the municipality of Carapicuíba, part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, and also the seat of one of its districts.
Juqueri State Park
Juqueri State Park protects one of the last remnants of cerrado in the São Paulo metropolitan area, along with patches of Atlantic Forest.
In Lavras itself
Museu Bi Moreira
On the historic campus of the Federal University of Lavras, Museu Bi Moreira holds around five thousand historical, ethnographic, archaeological and science-and-technology artifacts tied to the history of Lavras and the university.
More drives to Lavras
- Barbacena to Lavras
- Juiz de Fora to Lavras
- Barra Mansa to Lavras
- Teresópolis to Lavras
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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 does it take to drive from Paranaguá to Lavras?
About 11 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 501 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paranaguá to Lavras?
About 501 miles (806 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 Lavras?
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 Paranaguá to Lavras use?
In order: BR-277, PR-804, PR-411, PR-410, BR-116, SP-021, SP-023, SP-010, SP-008, BR-381 and BR-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paranaguá to Lavras?
Closest to the road: Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (state park, mile 38, 2 mi from the route); Aldeia de Carapicuíba (historic site, mile 261, 2 mi from the route); Juqueri State Park (state park, mile 280, 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.