Plan on about 6 h 44 min of driving for the 278-mile (447 km) trip from Ponta Grossa to Chapecó, before any 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 278 mi (447 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | PR-151 → BR-476 → BR-153 → BR-282 → BR-480 |
| States on the route | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Ponta Grossa to Chapecó is like
BR-153 (82 mi) and PR-151 (71 mi) carry about 55% of the 278 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, Santa Catarina. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Ponta Grossa to Chapecó: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| PR-151 | 4–75 | 71 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-476 | 76–127 | 51 | Paraná |
| BR-153 | 127–209 | 82 | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| BR-282 | 209–270 | 61 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-480 | 270–275 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 275–278 | 3 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 173 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ponta Grossa and Chapecó
- Nature and outdoors: Vila Velha State Park (mile 18), Araucárias National Park (mile 226)
- Museums and history: Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias (mile 127)
Vila Velha State Park
Also called the Old Village State Park, Vila Velha State Park covers 9,397 acres in the municipality of Ponta Grossa, Paraná.
Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias
Created in 1996 in União da Vitória, Paraná, Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias protects about 236 hectares of araucaria forest, local wildlife and water sources.
Araucárias National Park
In the state of Santa Catarina, Araucárias National Park is a protected area that is part of Brazil's national park system.
More drives to Chapecó
- Praia Grande to Chapecó
- Santos to Chapecó
- São Paulo to Chapecó
- Porto Alegre to Chapecó
- Curitiba to Chapecó
- Joinville to Chapecó
From Ponta Grossa to other places in Brazil
- Ponta Grossa to Itapetininga
- Ponta Grossa to Presidente Prudente
- Ponta Grossa to Toledo
- Ponta Grossa to Itu
- Ponta Grossa to Itanhaém
- Ponta Grossa to Praia Grande
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ponta Grossa to Chapecó?
About 6 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 278 miles.
How far is Chapecó from Ponta Grossa by car?
About 278 miles (447 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 Ponta Grossa to Chapecó?
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 Ponta Grossa to Chapecó use?
In order: PR-151, BR-476, BR-153, BR-282 and BR-480. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ponta Grossa to Chapecó?
Closest to the road: Vila Velha State Park (state park, mile 18, 7 mi from the route); Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias (museum, mile 127, 1 mi from the route); Araucárias National Park (national park, mile 226, 7 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.