Plan on about 6 h 27 min of driving for the 265-mile (427 km) trip from Rio Grande to Bento Gonçalves, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 265 mi (427 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-392 → BR-116 → ERS-240 → ERS-122 → BR-470 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Rio Grande–Bento Gonçalves drive in a few lines
BR-116 (114 mi) and BR-392 (92 mi) carry about 78% of the 265 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Rio Grande and Bento Gonçalves
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 7–99 | 92 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 99–213 | 114 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 213–214 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-240 | 214–222 | 8 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-122 | 222–245 | 23 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 245–247 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 247–255 | 8 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-470 | 255–265 | 10 | Rio Grande do Sul |
Where to stop on the way to Bento Gonçalves
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 99)
- Nature and outdoors: Jacuí Delta State Park (mile 188), Salto Ventoso (mile 248)
- Museums and history: Museu da Baronesa (mile 34), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 99), Estância das Pedras Brancas (mile 180), Museu da Brigada Militar (mile 192), Museu da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (mile 193), Casa da Feitoria Velha - Atual Museu do Imigrante (mile 212)
Theatro Sete de Abril
Opened in 1834 in Pelotas, Theatro Sete de Abril dates from the charqueada (salted beef) economic cycle, when Pelotas was among Brazil's wealthiest cities.
Museu da Baronesa
Opened in 1982 and run by the Pelotas city culture department, Museu da Baronesa occupies a building listed as municipal heritage in 1985.
Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves
Created by state decree in 1972 and linked to Rio Grande do Sul's culture department, this historic park stands on the old Sesmaria do Cristal, land once granted to the father of Farroupilha leader Bento Gonçalves da Silva.
Estância das Pedras Brancas
Estância das Pedras Brancas is a historic ranch tied to the history of Rio Grande do Sul and the town of Guaíba. Its first owner was Antônio Ferreira Leitão.
Jacuí Delta State Park
Created in 1976, Jacuí Delta State Park (Parque Estadual Delta do Jacuí) protects the delta between Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul and nearby towns, where fishers from Ilha da Pintada still practice traditional fishing.
Museu da Brigada Militar
Founded in 1985 and opened to the public in 1987, the Museu da Brigada Militar in Porto Alegre preserves and presents the history of the state's Brigada Militar.
Museu da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
The Museu da UFRGS is an interdisciplinary university museum in Porto Alegre covering science, technology, history, society, art, and culture, with activities for the general public.
Casa da Feitoria Velha - Atual Museu do Imigrante
The Casa da Feitoria in São Leopoldo, in the Rio dos Sinos valley, housed a royal hemp-linen farm from 1788 until March 1824 and is also known as the Casa do Imigrante.
Salto Ventoso
Salto Ventoso is a waterfall in Farroupilha, Brazil, and a tourist attraction of regional importance.
Arriving in Bento Gonçalves
Museu do Imigrante
Museu do Imigrante is a public municipal history museum in Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, run by the Fundação Casa das Artes.
More drives to Bento Gonçalves
- Porto Alegre to Bento Gonçalves
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Bento Gonçalves
- Paranaguá to Bento Gonçalves
- Joinville to Bento Gonçalves
- Itajaí to Bento Gonçalves
- Blumenau to Bento Gonçalves
From Rio Grande to other places in Brazil
- Rio Grande to Bagé
- Rio Grande to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Rio Grande to Santana do Livramento
- Rio Grande to Erechim
- Rio Grande to Tubarão
- Rio Grande to Lages
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rio Grande to Bento Gonçalves?
About 6 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 265 miles.
How far is Bento Gonçalves from Rio Grande by car?
About 265 miles (427 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 Rio Grande to Bento Gonçalves drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Rio Grande to Bento Gonçalves?
In order: BR-392, BR-116, ERS-240, ERS-122 and BR-470. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rio Grande to Bento Gonçalves?
Closest to the road: Theatro Sete de Abril (theater, mile 34, 1 mi from the route); Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (museum, mile 99, 0.5 mi from the route); Estância das Pedras Brancas (historic estate, mile 180, 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.