Plan on about 8 h 33 min of driving for the 338-mile (544 km) trip from Passos to Ubá, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 338 mi (544 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-050 → MG-164 → MG-260 → BR-494 → BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-040 → MG-448 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Passos to Ubá
MG-050 (118 mi) and BR-265 (76 mi) carry about 57% of the 338 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Passos and Ubá
| 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 | 295–336 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 336–338 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Passos and Ubá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Loucura (mile 264)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 27)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (mile 231), Museu de Sant'Ana (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.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei
Also called the São João del Rei Cathedral, this Catholic shrine is a protected heritage site known for colonial-era art, with gold decoration, paintings and statues inside.
Museu de Sant'Ana
Founded in 2014 by the Instituto Cultural Flávio Gutierrez, this Tiradentes art museum specializes in images of Saint Anne, with a collection of 291 statues.
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 Ubá
- Rio de Janeiro to Ubá
- Niterói to Ubá
- Cabo Frio to Ubá
- Itaguaí to Ubá
- Guaratinguetá to Ubá
- Pouso Alegre to Ubá
From Passos to other places in Brazil
- Passos to Paranapiacaba
- Passos to Itanhaém
- Passos to Trindade
- Passos to Itaperuna
- Passos to Muriaé
- Passos to Santa Leopoldina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Passos to Ubá?
About 8 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 338 miles.
How far is Ubá from Passos by car?
About 338 miles (544 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 Ubá 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 Ubá use?
In order: MG-050, MG-164, MG-260, BR-494, BR-381, BR-265, BR-040 and MG-448. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Passos and Ubá?
Closest to the road: Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 27, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (cathedral, mile 231, 2 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.