By road, Patos de Minas and Itaperuna are about 468 miles (753 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 35 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 468 mi (753 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-354 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → BR-356 → AMG-1730 → MG-262 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Patos de Minas to Itaperuna is like
BR-262 (144 mi) and BR-356 (112 mi) carry about 55% of the 468 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Patos de Minas to Itaperuna
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-354 | 5–89 | 84 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 89–233 | 144 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 233–241 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 241–244 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 244–260 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 260–300 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 300–303 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1730 | 303–308 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 308–310 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 310–348 | 38 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 348–352 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 352–388 | 36 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 388–389 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 389–429 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 429–431 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 431–434 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 434–466 | 32 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 466–468 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 447 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Patos de Minas to Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa dos Contos (mile 303), Teatro Municipal (mile 303), Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos (mile 309), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 352)
- Nature and outdoors: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 382)
- Museums and history: Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (mile 124), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 244), Casa dos Contos (mile 303), Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos (mile 309), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 352), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 382)
- With kids: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 382)
Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz
In the town of Luz, Minas Gerais, the diocesan Cathedral of Our Lady of Light is regarded as the town's leading cultural landmark and was listed as historic heritage in November 2016.
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Laid out around the artificial Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Pampulha Modern Ensemble is an urban project that includes a casino, a ballroom, the Golf Yacht Club and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
Casa dos Contos
Casa dos Contos is a museum in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, set in a building in the Minas Gerais Baroque style.
Teatro Municipal
Built in 1769-1770 by João de Souza Lisboa in the Baroque style, the Teatro Municipal de Ouro Preto is a theater in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais.
Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos
In the municipality of Mariana in Minas Gerais, the Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos is a Baroque Catholic church.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
João Moojen Zoology Museum
Part of the Federal University of Viçosa in Minas Gerais, the João Moojen Zoology Museum is a public natural history museum tied to the Department of Animal Biology.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
From Patos de Minas to other places in Brazil
- Patos de Minas to Itabira
- Patos de Minas to Muriaé
- Patos de Minas to Assis
- Patos de Minas to Paranapiacaba
- Patos de Minas to Cubatão
- Patos de Minas to Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Patos de Minas to Itaperuna?
About 12 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 468 miles.
What is the driving distance from Patos de Minas to Itaperuna?
About 468 miles (753 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 Patos de Minas to Itaperuna?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Patos de Minas to Itaperuna?
In order: BR-354, BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, BR-356, AMG-1730, MG-262 and BR-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Patos de Minas to Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Casa dos Contos (museum, mile 303, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal (theater, mile 303, 0.3 mi from the route); Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos (church, mile 309, 0.4 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.