By road, Paulo Afonso and Santo Antônio de Jesus are about 288 miles (464 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 37 min of driving.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 288 mi (464 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-110 → BR-410 → BR-116 → BA-502 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Paulo Afonso–Santo Antônio de Jesus drive in a few lines
BR-110 (107 mi) and BR-116 (87 mi) carry about 67% of the 288 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Paulo Afonso to Santo Antônio de Jesus: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Bahia |
| BR-110 | 2–109 | 107 | Bahia |
| BR-410 | 109–131 | 22 | Bahia |
| BR-116 | 131–200 | 69 | Bahia |
| local roads | 200–203 | 3 | Bahia |
| BR-116 | 203–221 | 18 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 221–222 | 1 | Bahia |
| local roads | 222–226 | 4 | Bahia |
| BA-502 | 226–245 | 19 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 245–286 | 41 | Bahia |
| local roads | 286–288 | 2 | Bahia |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Paulo Afonso and Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (mile 181), Sertão Museum (mile 221), St. Ann Cathedral, Feira de Santana (mile 224)
- Museums and history: Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (mile 181), Sertão Museum (mile 221), St. Ann Cathedral, Feira de Santana (mile 224), Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira (mile 250)
Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha
Listed by the Bahia state heritage institute in 2001, Serrinha's old parish church of Nossa Senhora de Sant'Ana is a protected historic building in the town.
Sertão Museum
On the campus of the State University of Feira de Santana, the Sertão Museum (Museu Casa do Sertão) opened in 1978 and preserves the culture and history of the Feira de Santana area.
St. Ann Cathedral, Feira de Santana
Also called Feira de Santana Cathedral, St. Ann Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral of the city of Feira de Santana, in Bahia.
Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira
Listed by Brazil's national heritage institute IPHAN in 1971, the Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira takes in the historic buildings of Cachoeira, a town in Bahia.
More drives to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Linhares to Santo Antônio de Jesus
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From Paulo Afonso to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paulo Afonso to Santo Antônio de Jesus?
About 7 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 288 miles.
How far is Santo Antônio de Jesus from Paulo Afonso by car?
About 288 miles (464 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 Paulo Afonso to Santo Antônio de Jesus drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Paulo Afonso to Santo Antônio de Jesus?
In order: BR-110, BR-410, BR-116, BA-502 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paulo Afonso to Santo Antônio de Jesus?
Closest to the road: Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (church, mile 181, 0.3 mi from the route); Sertão Museum (university museum, mile 221, 0.1 mi from the route); St. Ann Cathedral, Feira de Santana (cathedral, mile 224, 0.9 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.