By road, Rondonópolis and Puerto Suárez, Bolivia are about 516 miles (831 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 45 min of driving. You cross from Brazil into Bolivia at about mile 510.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Bolivia and Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Brazil, Bolivia. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Total distance | 516 mi (831 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-163 → BR-419 → BR-262 → F4 |
| Border crossing | about mile 510, Brazil → Bolivia |
| Regions on the route | Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 510, from Mato Grosso do Sul into Santa Cruz. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Bolivia (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Bolivia | You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. |
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Rondonópolis to Puerto Suárez is like
BR-163 (184 mi) and BR-262 (182 mi) carry about 71% of the 516 miles. The first 510 miles are in Brazil; the last 6 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Cruz. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Rondonópolis and Puerto Suárez
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Mato Grosso |
| BR-163 | 2–186 | 184 | Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-419 | 186–322 | 136 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| local roads | 322–326 | 4 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-262 | 326–508 | 182 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| F4 | 508–515 | 7 | Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 515–516 | 1 | Santa Cruz |
- Mile 78 of this route: Mato Grosso → Mato Grosso do Sul (region line)
- Mile 510 of this route: Mato Grosso do Sul → Santa Cruz (international border)
Stops between Rondonópolis and Puerto Suárez
- Nature and outdoors: Dom Osório Stoffel State Park (mile 11)
- Museums and history: Museu Arqueológico e Histórico de Coxim (mile 149), Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral, Corumbá (mile 505), Pantanal History Museum (mile 505)
Dom Osório Stoffel State Park
In the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, Dom Osório Stoffel State Park protects an area of the cerrado biome.
Museu Arqueológico e Histórico de Coxim
Run by the municipal government of Coxim, this archaeological and history museum works to preserve the town's past, with a mainly educational focus.
Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral, Corumbá
Also known as Corumbá Cathedral, Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral stands in the center of Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, and houses the image of the city's patron saint.
Pantanal History Museum
Down at the Porto Geral of the border city of Corumbá, the Pantanal History Museum (Museu de História do Pantanal) is maintained by the Fundação Barbosa Rodrigues.
Arriving in Puerto Suárez
Cáceres Lake
Cáceres Lake is a lagoon in Germán Busch Province, Santa Cruz Department, sitting at about 150 m elevation right on the border with Brazil.
More drives to Puerto Suárez
- Presidente Prudente to Puerto Suárez, Bolivia
- Três Lagoas to Puerto Suárez, Bolivia
- Umuarama to Puerto Suárez, Bolivia
More drives from Rondonópolis
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rondonópolis to Puerto Suárez, Bolivia?
About 11 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 516 miles.
How far is Puerto Suárez, Bolivia from Rondonópolis by car?
About 516 miles (831 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.
Where does the Rondonópolis to Puerto Suárez drive cross the border?
At about mile 510, from Brazil into Bolivia.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Rondonópolis into Bolivia?
No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated May 07, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Rondonópolis to Puerto Suárez, Bolivia?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Rondonópolis to Puerto Suárez use?
In order: BR-163, BR-419, BR-262 and F4. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rondonópolis to Puerto Suárez?
Closest to the road: Museu Arqueológico e Histórico de Coxim (museum, mile 149, 2 mi from the route); Pantanal History Museum (history museum, mile 505, 2 mi from the route); Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral, Corumbá (cathedral, mile 505, 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.