By road, Ribeirão Preto and Sete Lagoas are about 344 miles (553 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 21 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 344 mi (553 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-334 → SP-351 → MG-050 → BR-494 → BR-262 → MG-431 → MG-060 → MG-238 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Ribeirão Preto to Sete Lagoas
MG-050 (175 mi) and SP-351 (30 mi) carry about 60% of the 344 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ribeirão Preto to Sete Lagoas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-334 | 6–24 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 24–25 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-351 | 25–55 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 55–70 | 15 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 71–246 | 175 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 246–265 | 19 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 265–286 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 286–290 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-431 | 290–301 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-060 | 301–305 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 305–313 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-238 | 313–342 | 29 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 342–344 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 58 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Ribeirão Preto to Sete Lagoas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 18)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 129)
- Museums and history: Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 18), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 245)
Museu Casa de Portinari
In Brodowski, Candido Portinari's childhood home is now the Museu Casa de Portinari, where the painter often returned to stay with family. Inside are several of his works, mostly murals painted in fresco and tempera.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
More drives to Sete Lagoas
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- Petrópolis to Sete Lagoas
- Rio de Janeiro to Sete Lagoas
- Niterói to Sete Lagoas
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Sete Lagoas
- Taubaté to Sete Lagoas
From Ribeirão Preto to other places in Brazil
- Ribeirão Preto to Araxá
- Ribeirão Preto to Bauru
- Ribeirão Preto to Limeira
- Ribeirão Preto to Itu
- Ribeirão Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- Ribeirão Preto to Bragança Paulista
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ribeirão Preto to Sete Lagoas?
About 7 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 344 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ribeirão Preto to Sete Lagoas?
About 344 miles (553 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 Sete Lagoas 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 Sete Lagoas?
In order: SP-334, SP-351, MG-050, BR-494, BR-262, MG-431, MG-060 and MG-238. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ribeirão Preto and Sete Lagoas?
Closest to the road: Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 18, 0.4 mi from the route); Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 129, 1 mi from the route); Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (cathedral, mile 245, 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.