The Wayro route from Parnaíba to Barra Grande is 236 miles (380 km), about 5 h 50 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 236 mi (380 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-402 → CE-085 → CE-163 |
| States on the route | Piauí, Ceará |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Parnaíba to Barra Grande drive plays out
BR-402 (136 mi) and CE-085 (81 mi) carry about 92% of the 236 miles. It runs through 2 states: Piauí, Ceará. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Parnaíba to Barra Grande
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Piauí |
| BR-402 | 6–142 | 136 | Piauí, Ceará |
| CE-085 | 142–223 | 81 | Ceará |
| CE-163 | 223–230 | 7 | Ceará |
| local roads | 230–236 | 6 | Ceará |
- Mile 45 of this route: Piauí → Ceará (state line)
What to see on the way from Parnaíba to Barra Grande
Jericoacoara National Park
In the municipality of Jijoca de Jericoacoara, Ceará, Jericoacoara National Park protects a stretch of coast that includes Jericoacoara Beach along its seashore.
Praia da Taíba
About 76 km from Fortaleza, Praia da Taíba is a beach in the municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante in the state of Ceará.
Praia de Almofala
Praia de Almofala is a beach in the Almofala district of Itarema, a municipality on the coast of Ceará.
More drives to Barra Grande
- Pipa Beach to Barra Grande
- Olinda to Barra Grande
- Caruaru to Barra Grande
- Bacabal to Barra Grande
- Codó to Barra Grande
- Caxias to Barra Grande
From Parnaíba to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Parnaíba to Barra Grande?
About 5 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 236 miles.
How far is Barra Grande from Parnaíba by car?
About 236 miles (380 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 Parnaíba to Barra Grande?
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 Parnaíba to Barra Grande use?
In order: BR-402, CE-085 and CE-163. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Parnaíba and Barra Grande?
Closest to the road: Jericoacoara National Park (national park, mile 122, 9 mi from the route); Praia da Taíba (beach, mile 156, 4 mi from the route); Praia de Almofala (beach, mile 167, 4 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.