Plan on about 2 h 42 min of driving for the 130-mile (209 km) trip from Ribeirão Preto to Bauru, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 130 mi (209 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA 314/322 → SP-255 → SP-225 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Ribeirão Preto to Bauru is like
SP-255 (88 mi) and SP-225 (27 mi) carry about 88% of the 130 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ribeirão Preto and Bauru
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SPA 314/322 | 4–7 | 3 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 7–9 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-255 | 9–97 | 88 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 97–124 | 27 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 124–130 | 6 | São Paulo |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ribeirão Preto and Bauru
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Castelo Furlani (mile 111)
- Museums and history: Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 53), Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 97)
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Built in 1914, the mansion that houses Araraquara's Casa da Cultura is protected by CONDEPHAAT, São Paulo's heritage council. Inside are historical collections and a small theater.
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Jaú's Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is the seat of the Diocese of Jaú and the church of a parish created on August 15, 1853.
Castelo Furlani
Castelo Furlani is a castle in Pederneiras, São Paulo state, designed by Fausto Furlani, an engineer born in Trento in 1876.
Once you reach Bauru
Bauru Zoo
Bauru Zoo (Parque Zoológico Municipal de Bauru) is a public zoo in São Paulo state known for its work preserving Brazilian wildlife. It opened on August 24, 1980, and covers 50,000 square meters.
Museu da Imagem e do Som de Bauru
Bauru's Museum of Image and Sound (Museu da Imagem e do Som de Bauru) collects photos, records, recordings, film footage and equipment to preserve and share the city's media history and culture.
Museu Ferroviário Regional de Bauru
Founded in August 1989, the Bauru Regional Railway Museum stands near the railway station in the center of Bauru, São Paulo state.
More drives to Bauru
- Uberlândia to Bauru
- Campinas to Bauru
- Jundiaí to Bauru
- São Paulo to Bauru
- Santos to Bauru
- Mogi das Cruzes to Bauru
From Ribeirão Preto to other places in Brazil
- Ribeirão Preto to Araxá
- Ribeirão Preto to Limeira
- Ribeirão Preto to Itu
- Ribeirão Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- Ribeirão Preto to Bragança Paulista
- Ribeirão Preto to Paranapiacaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ribeirão Preto to Bauru?
About 2 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 130 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ribeirão Preto to Bauru?
About 130 miles (209 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 Ribeirão Preto to Bauru drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ribeirão Preto to Bauru?
In order: SPA 314/322, SP-255 and SP-225. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ribeirão Preto and Bauru?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (historic site, mile 53, 2 mi from the route); Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (cathedral, mile 97, 1 mi from the route); Castelo Furlani (castle, mile 111, 0.7 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.