The Wayro route from Pedro Juan Caballero to Jataí, Brazil is 536 miles (862 km), about 11 h 17 min of driving without stops. You cross from Paraguay into Brazil at about mile 1.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Paraguay, Brazil. Advisory issued: Paraguay August 19, 2026; Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Paraguay: “Driving or traveling at night is not advisable outside of Asuncion”
- Brazil: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 536 mi (862 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-463 → BR-163 → BR-060 → GO-050 → GO-206 → GO-184 |
| Border crossing | about mile 1, Paraguay → Brazil |
| Regions on the route | Amambay, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Getting across the Paraguay–Brazil border
The route crosses at about mile 1, from Amambay into Mato Grosso do Sul. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| Entering Paraguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
| Driving in Paraguay | You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); U.S. State Department, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
Driving Pedro Juan Caballero to Jataí: the shape of the trip
BR-163 (198 mi) and BR-060 (150 mi) carry about 65% of the 536 miles. The first 1 miles are in Paraguay; the last 535 are in Brazil. It runs through 3 regions: Amambay, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pedro Juan Caballero to Jataí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Amambay |
| BR-463 | 1–73 | 72 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-163 | 73–271 | 198 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-060 | 271–421 | 150 | Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás |
| GO-050 | 421–440 | 19 | Goiás |
| GO-206 | 440–480 | 40 | Goiás |
| GO-184 | 480–530 | 50 | Goiás |
| local roads | 530–536 | 6 | Goiás |
- Mile 1 of this route: Amambay → Mato Grosso do Sul (international border)
- Mile 419 of this route: Mato Grosso do Sul → Goiás (region line)
What to see on the way from Pedro Juan Caballero to Jataí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Prosa State Park (mile 213)
- Nature and outdoors: Prosa State Park (mile 213), Matas do Segredo State Park (mile 218)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico de Dourados (mile 72), Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campo Grande (mile 213)
Museu Histórico de Dourados
Museu Histórico de Dourados is a history museum in the city of Dourados, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campo Grande
Known as MARCO, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, was founded on December 17, 1991, and moved into its new building in 2002.
Prosa State Park
Formerly called Parque dos Poderes, Prosa State Park is an urban state park in Mato Grosso do Sul that protects a remnant of cerrado vegetation and houses a wildlife rehabilitation center.
Matas do Segredo State Park
Matas do Segredo State Park is an urban state park in Mato Grosso do Sul that protects an area of cerrado forest.
When you get to Jataí
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Jataí
A symbol and monument of Jataí in the state of Goiás, the Holy Spirit Cathedral is a Catholic church that draws attention for its grandeur and modern architecture.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pedro Juan Caballero to Jataí, Brazil?
About 11 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 536 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pedro Juan Caballero to Jataí, Brazil?
About 536 miles (862 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.
Where does the Pedro Juan Caballero to Jataí drive cross the border?
At about mile 1, from Paraguay into Brazil.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Pedro Juan Caballero into Brazil?
Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 06, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Pedro Juan Caballero to Jataí, Brazil?
The U.S. State Department rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pedro Juan Caballero to Jataí use?
In order: BR-463, BR-163, BR-060, GO-050, GO-206 and GO-184. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pedro Juan Caballero to Jataí?
Closest to the road: Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campo Grande (museum, mile 213, 1 mi from the route); Prosa State Park (state park, mile 213, 0.9 mi from the route); Matas do Segredo State Park (state park, mile 218, 2 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.