Plan on about 6 h 43 min of driving for the 264-mile (425 km) trip from Salvador to Itabuna, 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 by road | 264 mi (425 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-324 → BR-420 → BR-242 → BA-001 → BA-652 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Salvador to Itabuna is like
BA-001 (79 mi) and BR-420 (54 mi) carry about 50% of the 264 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Salvador to Itabuna
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Bahia |
| BR-324 | 4–39 | 35 | Bahia |
| BR-420 | 39–93 | 54 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 93–94 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-242 | 94–100 | 6 | Bahia |
| local roads | 100–110 | 10 | Bahia |
| BA-001 | 110–189 | 79 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 189–190 | 1 | Bahia |
| BA-652 | 190–215 | 25 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 215–263 | 48 | Bahia |
| local roads | 263–264 | 1 | Bahia |
What to see on the way from Salvador to Itabuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Conjunto Urbanístico e Paisagístico da Cidade de São Félix (mile 72), Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 117)
- Museums and history: Chapel of Our Lady of the Ladder (mile 7), Conjunto Urbanístico e Paisagístico da Cidade de São Félix (mile 72), Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 117), Convent and Church of Saint Anthony (mile 153)
Chapel of Our Lady of the Ladder
Built for the Nossa Senhora de Escada sugar plantation, likely in 1566, this 16th-century Catholic chapel in Salvador was later donated by its builder, Lázaro Arévolo, to the Jesuits.
Conjunto Urbanístico e Paisagístico da Cidade de São Félix
Protected by Brazil's national heritage institute IPHAN since 2012, this urban and landscape ensemble covers the historic buildings of São Félix, a town in Bahia.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
In the historic center of Nazaré, Bahia, the Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is an 18th-century Catholic chapel listed as national cultural heritage by IPHAN in 1962.
Convent and Church of Saint Anthony
Consecrated in 1650, the Convent and Church of Saint Anthony in Cairu, Bahia, is a 17th-century Catholic complex whose construction likely began early that century.
When you get to Itabuna
Museu Casa Verde
Itabuna's Museu Casa Verde opened in May 1974 and reopened in 2008 after two years closed, under a partnership for revitalizing the space.
More drives to Itabuna
From Salvador to other places in Brazil
- Salvador to Praia do Forte
- Salvador to Feira de Santana
- Salvador to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Salvador to Morro de São Paulo
- Salvador to Jequié
- Salvador to Vitória da Conquista
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salvador to Itabuna?
About 6 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 264 miles.
How far is Itabuna from Salvador by car?
About 264 miles (425 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.
Is it safe to drive from Salvador to Itabuna?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Salvador to Itabuna?
In order: BR-324, BR-420, BR-242, BA-001, BA-652 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Salvador to Itabuna?
Closest to the road: Chapel of Our Lady of the Ladder (church, mile 7, 2 mi from the route); Conjunto Urbanístico e Paisagístico da Cidade de São Félix (historic site, mile 72, 0.2 mi from the route); Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (church, mile 117, 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.