The Wayro route from Rio Grande to Erechim is 388 miles (624 km), about 9 h 1 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 388 mi (624 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-392 → ERS-265 → RSC-471 → ERS-350 → BR-471 → ERS-412 → RSC-153 → BR-153 → ERS-135 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Rio Grande–Erechim drive in a few lines
RSC-153 (99 mi) and RSC-471 (82 mi) carry about 47% of the 388 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Rio Grande to Erechim: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 7–70 | 63 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-265 | 70–82 | 12 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 82–83 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 83–89 | 6 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-471 | 89–145 | 56 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 145–147 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-350 | 147–150 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-471 | 150–176 | 26 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 176–203 | 27 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-412 | 203–216 | 13 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 216–290 | 74 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 290–293 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-153 | 293–311 | 18 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 311–336 | 25 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 336–341 | 5 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-135 | 341–385 | 44 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 385–388 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
Places worth a stop between Rio Grande and Erechim
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (mile 191), Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (mile 336), Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (mile 338)
- Museums and history: Catedral São Francisco de Paula (mile 34), Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (mile 191), Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (mile 336), Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (mile 338)
Catedral São Francisco de Paula
Seat of the Archdiocese of Pelotas, the Catedral Metropolitana de Pelotas is a Catholic church in Rio Grande do Sul dedicated to Saint Francis of Paola.
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Rio Pardo's mother church, Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário, was begun in 1791 in late Baroque style to a design by Francisco João Roscio, on the site of an earlier chapel.
Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro
Starting from businessman Paulo Afonso Trevisan's collection of race cars, this Passo Fundo museum gathers photos, films and documents on the history of Brazilian motor racing.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Passo Fundo, dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida, is the Catholic church that holds the seat of the Archdiocese of Passo Fundo.
More drives to Erechim
- Itapetininga to Erechim
- Itanhaém to Erechim
- Tatuí to Erechim
- Botucatu to Erechim
- Presidente Prudente to Erechim
- Praia Grande to Erechim
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 Bento Gonçalves
- Rio Grande to Tubarão
- Rio Grande to Lages
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rio Grande to Erechim?
About 9 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rio Grande to Erechim?
About 388 miles (624 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 Erechim drive?
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 Rio Grande to Erechim use?
In order: BR-392, ERS-265, RSC-471, ERS-350, BR-471, ERS-412, RSC-153, BR-153 and ERS-135. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rio Grande to Erechim?
Closest to the road: Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário (church, mile 191, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (museum, mile 336, 0.1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (cathedral, mile 338, 0.3 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.