Plan on about 7 h 25 min of driving for the 281-mile (453 km) trip from Rondonópolis to Tangará da Serra, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 281 mi (453 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | MT-383 → BR-163 → BR-364 → MT-246 → MT-344 → MT-358 |
| States on the route | Mato Grosso |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Rondonópolis to Tangará da Serra: the shape of the trip
BR-163 (120 mi) and MT-246 (50 mi) carry about 60% of the 281 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Rondonópolis to Tangará da Serra, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Mato Grosso |
| MT-383 | 2–21 | 19 | Mato Grosso |
| BR-163 | 21–131 | 110 | Mato Grosso |
| local roads | 131–136 | 5 | Mato Grosso |
| BR-163 | 136–142 | 6 | Mato Grosso |
| BR-364 | 142–179 | 37 | Mato Grosso |
| connecting roads | 179–180 | 1 | Mato Grosso |
| BR-163 | 180–184 | 4 | Mato Grosso |
| MT-246 | 184–234 | 50 | Mato Grosso |
| MT-344 | 234–248 | 14 | Mato Grosso |
| MT-358 | 248–278 | 30 | Mato Grosso |
| local roads | 278–281 | 3 | Mato Grosso |
Stops between Rondonópolis and Tangará da Serra
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro Cultural Paulo da Costa Ferreira (mile 44), Ponte de Ferro (mile 130), Zé Bolo Flô State Park (mile 130), SESC Arsenal (mile 134), Museu do Rio Cuiabá (mile 134)
- Nature and outdoors: Zé Bolo Flô State Park (mile 130)
- Museums and history: Centro Cultural Paulo da Costa Ferreira (mile 44), Ponte de Ferro (mile 130), SESC Arsenal (mile 134), Museu do Rio Cuiabá (mile 134)
Centro Cultural Paulo da Costa Ferreira
A listed heritage property in Jaciara, Mato Grosso, the Centro Cultural Paulo da Costa Ferreira sits on highway MT-457 along the Estrada Parque Cachoeira da Fumaça.
Ponte de Ferro
A protected landmark in Cuiabá, the Ponte de Ferro was the first metal bridge over the Coxipó-Mirim River, commissioned in 1896 to link Cuiabá with the rest of the country.
Zé Bolo Flô State Park
Formerly the José Inácio da Silva State Park, Zé Bolo Flô State Park is a state park in Cuiabá, capital of Mato Grosso.
SESC Arsenal
Ordered by John VI of Portugal in 1818, the former War Arsenal in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, now operates as SESC Arsenal.
Museu do Rio Cuiabá
Housed in Cuiabá's old fish market, a building from 1899 listed by the state in 1983, the Museu do Rio Cuiabá sits where a Sunday riverside market once spread.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rondonópolis to Tangará da Serra?
About 7 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 281 miles.
How far is Tangará da Serra from Rondonópolis by car?
About 281 miles (453 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 Rondonópolis to Tangará da Serra 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 Rondonópolis to Tangará da Serra use?
In order: MT-383, BR-163, BR-364, MT-246, MT-344 and MT-358. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rondonópolis and Tangará da Serra?
Closest to the road: Centro Cultural Paulo da Costa Ferreira (historic site, mile 44, 0.3 mi from the route); Ponte de Ferro (historic bridge, mile 130, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu do Rio Cuiabá (museum, mile 134, 0.2 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.