The Wayro route from Petrolina to Codó is 504 miles (811 km), about 11 h 11 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 504 mi (811 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-407 → BR-230 → BR-343 → BR-226 → BR-316 → MA-026 |
| States on the route | Pernambuco, Piauí, Maranhão |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Petrolina–Codó drive in a few lines
BR-407 (200 mi) and BR-230 (150 mi) carry about 69% of the 504 miles. It runs through 3 states: Pernambuco, Piauí, Maranhão. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Petrolina to Codó, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Pernambuco |
| BR-407 | 1–201 | 200 | Pernambuco, Piauí |
| connecting roads | 201–204 | 3 | Piauí |
| BR-230 | 204–354 | 150 | Piauí |
| BR-343 | 354–395 | 41 | Piauí |
| connecting roads | 395–397 | 2 | Piauí |
| BR-226 | 397–400 | 3 | Maranhão |
| BR-316 | 400–493 | 93 | Maranhão |
| MA-026 | 493–503 | 10 | Maranhão |
| local roads | 503–504 | 1 | Maranhão |
- Mile 80 of this route: Pernambuco → Piauí (state line)
- Mile 397 of this route: Piauí → Maranhão (state line)
Places worth a stop between Petrolina and Codó
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Picos (mile 203), Museu Ozildo Albano (mile 204)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Picos (mile 203), Museu Ozildo Albano (mile 204), Memorial Esperança Garcia (mile 395), Memorial da Balaiada (mile 442)
Catedral de Picos
Known as the Cathedral of Picos, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Remedies is a Catholic church in Picos, Piauí, and the seat of the Diocese of Picos.
Museu Ozildo Albano
Collector José Albano de Macedo, known as Ozildo Albano, founded this museum in central Picos in 1968, gathering household items, documents, photos, sacred art, books and records; it focuses on the Guaribas River valley's heritage.
Quatro de Setembro Theater
Teresina's Quatro de Setembro Theater opened on April 21, 1894, in the capital of Piauí state.
Memorial Esperança Garcia
On Avenida Miguel Rosa in Teresina, the Memorial Esperança Garcia is a cultural space opened in July 2007 and run by the Piauí State Department of Culture.
Memorial da Balaiada
Opened in 2004 in Caxias, 365 km from São Luís, Memorial da Balaiada is an educational and cultural center with a museum and a documentation center.
More drives to Codó
From Petrolina to other places in Brazil
- Petrolina to Praia do Forte
- Petrolina to Morro de São Paulo
- Petrolina to Caxias
- Petrolina to Cabo de Santo Agostinho
- Petrolina to Ilhéus
- Petrolina to Canoa Quebrada
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Petrolina to Codó?
About 11 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 504 miles.
What is the driving distance from Petrolina to Codó?
About 504 miles (811 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 Petrolina to Codó 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 Petrolina to Codó use?
In order: BR-407, BR-230, BR-343, BR-226, BR-316 and MA-026. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Petrolina and Codó?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Picos (cathedral, mile 203, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Ozildo Albano (museum, mile 204, 1 mi from the route); Memorial da Balaiada (museum, mile 442, 1 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.