The Wayro route from Passos to Muriaé is 388 miles (624 km), about 10 h 10 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 by road | 388 mi (624 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-050 → MG-164 → MG-260 → BR-494 → BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-040 → MG-448 → MG-285 → MG-447 → AMG-0515 → MGC-265 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Passos to Muriaé
MG-050 (118 mi) and BR-494 (64 mi) carry about 47% of the 388 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Passos to Muriaé
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 2–120 | 118 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-164 | 120–134 | 14 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 134–135 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-260 | 135–150 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 150–174 | 24 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 174–189 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 189–229 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 229–232 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 232–267 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 267–277 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-448 | 277–295 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 295–321 | 26 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-285 | 321–352 | 31 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-447 | 352–360 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-0515 | 360–365 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 365–375 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-265 | 375–385 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 385–388 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
Where to stop on the way to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Loucura (mile 264)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 27)
- Museums and history: Museu de Arte Sacra (mile 231), Casa do Padre Toledo (mile 235), Museu da Loucura (mile 264)
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
Museu de Arte Sacra
Inside São João del-Rei's former jail, the Museu de Arte Sacra holds about 450 religious objects, including liturgical vestments and sacred images, from local confraternities and orders.
Teatro Municipal
São João del-Rei's municipal theater (Theatro Municipal) was built in 1893 and went through a major renovation between 1922 and 1925.
Casa do Padre Toledo
In Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, this 18th-century mansion was the home of Father Carlos Correia de Toledo e Melo.
Museu da Loucura
Housed in the restored 1922 Torreão of the former Hospital Colônia de Barbacena, the Museu da Loucura opened in 1996 and uses objects, equipment, photos and documents to tell the history of psychiatric care in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
From Passos to other places in Brazil
- Passos to Paranapiacaba
- Passos to Itanhaém
- Passos to Trindade
- Passos to Itaperuna
- Passos to Ubá
- Passos to Santa Leopoldina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Passos to Muriaé?
About 10 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Passos by car?
About 388 miles (624 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Passos to Muriaé drive?
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 Passos to Muriaé use?
In order: MG-050, MG-164, MG-260, BR-494, BR-381, BR-265, BR-040, MG-448, MG-285, MG-447, AMG-0515 and MGC-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Passos to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 27, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal (theater, mile 231, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Loucura (museum, mile 264, 0.6 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.