The Wayro route from Poços de Caldas to Ubá is 322 miles (518 km), about 8 h 52 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 322 mi (518 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-146 → BR-267 → MG-453 → BR-491 → BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-040 → MG-448 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Poços de Caldas to Ubá
BR-265 (144 mi) and BR-381 (42 mi) carry about 58% of the 322 miles. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Poços de Caldas and Ubá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-146 | 6–14 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 14–51 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 51–53 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-453 | 53–70 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 70–107 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 107–149 | 42 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 149–251 | 102 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 251–262 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-448 | 262–279 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 279–321 | 42 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 321–322 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
Stops between Poços de Caldas and Ubá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Loucura (mile 249)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal de Varginha (mile 94), Museu Bi Moreira (mile 158), Museu Regional de São João del-Rei (mile 214), Casa do Padre Toledo (mile 219), Museu da Loucura (mile 249)
Museu Municipal de Varginha
Varginha's municipal museum occupies a building put up in 1920 as the local Banco do Brasil office, in what was then the town's commercial heart.
Museu Bi Moreira
On the historic campus of the Federal University of Lavras, Museu Bi Moreira holds around five thousand historical, ethnographic, archaeological and science-and-technology artifacts tied to the history of Lavras and the university.
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei is a history and art museum in the town of São João del-Rei, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
Teatro Municipal
São João del-Rei's municipal theater (Theatro Municipal) was built in 1893 and went through a major renovation between 1922 and 1925.
Casa do Padre Toledo
In Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, this 18th-century mansion was the home of Father Carlos Correia de Toledo e Melo.
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.
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From Poços de Caldas to other places in Brazil
- Poços de Caldas to Tatuí
- Poços de Caldas to Paranapiacaba
- Poços de Caldas to Itapetininga
- Poços de Caldas to Cubatão
- Poços de Caldas to Fumaça
- Poços de Caldas to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Poços de Caldas to Ubá?
About 8 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 322 miles.
How far is Ubá from Poços de Caldas by car?
About 322 miles (518 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 Poços de Caldas to Ubá drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Poços de Caldas to Ubá?
In order: BR-146, BR-267, MG-453, BR-491, 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 Poços de Caldas and Ubá?
Closest to the road: Museu Regional de São João del-Rei (history museum, mile 214, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal (theater, mile 214, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Loucura (museum, mile 249, 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.