Plan on about 7 h 51 min of driving for the 341-mile (548 km) trip from Passo Fundo to Rio Grande, before any 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 by road | 341 mi (548 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | RSC-153 → BR-153 → ERS-412 → BR-471 → RSC-471 → BR-392 → ERS-734 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
The Passo Fundo–Rio Grande drive in a few lines
RSC-153 (99 mi) and RSC-471 (88 mi) carry about 55% of the 341 miles. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Passo Fundo to Rio Grande
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 2–27 | 25 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-153 | 27–45 | 18 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 45–48 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 48–122 | 74 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-412 | 122–135 | 13 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 135–162 | 27 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-471 | 162–250 | 88 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 250–251 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 251–334 | 83 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-734 | 334–338 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 338–341 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
Stops between Passo Fundo and Rio Grande
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (mile 148)
- Museums and history: Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (mile 148), Catedral São Francisco de Paula (mile 304)
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Rio Pardo's mother church, Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário, was begun in 1791 in late Baroque style to a design by Francisco João Roscio, on the site of an earlier chapel.
Catedral São Francisco de Paula
Seat of the Archdiocese of Pelotas, the Catedral Metropolitana de Pelotas is a Catholic church in Rio Grande do Sul dedicated to Saint Francis of Paola.
When you get to Rio Grande
Museu Antártico
The Museu Antártico is a science museum in the city of Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, and part of the museum complex run by the local university foundation.
Catedral de São Pedro
Seat of the Diocese of Rio Grande, the Catedral de São Pedro in the city of Rio Grande is a church of historic and artistic value whose construction began in 1755.
Museu Náutico
Housed in Warehouse 4 of Rio Grande's old port, the Museu Náutico belongs to the city's university foundation and highlights Rio Grande's ties to the sea and the Lagoa dos Patos estuary.
More drives to Rio Grande
- Porto Alegre to Rio Grande
- São Leopoldo to Rio Grande
- Novo Hamburgo to Rio Grande
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Rio Grande
- Caxias do Sul to Rio Grande
- Criciúma to Rio Grande
From Passo Fundo to other places in Brazil
- Passo Fundo to Itanhaém
- Passo Fundo to Camboriú
- Passo Fundo to Santana do Livramento
- Passo Fundo to Uruguaiana
- Passo Fundo to Concordia, Argentina
- Passo Fundo to Rivera, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Passo Fundo to Rio Grande?
About 7 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 341 miles.
What is the driving distance from Passo Fundo to Rio Grande?
About 341 miles (548 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 Passo Fundo to Rio 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 Passo Fundo to Rio Grande use?
In order: RSC-153, BR-153, ERS-412, BR-471, RSC-471, BR-392 and ERS-734. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Passo Fundo and Rio Grande?
Closest to the road: Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (church, mile 148, 0.6 mi from the route); Catedral São Francisco de Paula (cathedral, mile 304, 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.