Santa Maria, Brazil to Chuí is about 341 road miles (548 km): roughly 8 h 3 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 341 mi (548 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-392 → BR-471 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Santa Maria to Chuí is like
BR-392 (203 mi) and BR-471 (136 mi) carry about 99% of the 341 miles. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Santa Maria and Chuí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 2–205 | 203 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 205–341 | 136 | Rio Grande do Sul |
Stops between Santa Maria and Chuí
Forte de D. Pedro II de Caçapava
North of the town of Caçapava do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul, Forte de D. Pedro II de Caçapava is a fort listed as protected heritage by IPHAN, Brazil's national heritage institute.
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.
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.
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From Santa Maria to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Santa Maria, Brazil to Chuí?
About 8 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 341 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santa Maria, Brazil to Chuí?
About 341 miles (548 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 Santa Maria, Brazil to Chuí?
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 Santa Maria to Chuí use?
In order: BR-392 and BR-471. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Santa Maria to Chuí?
Closest to the road: Forte de D. Pedro II de Caçapava (fort, mile 62, 1 mi from the route); Catedral São Francisco de Paula (cathedral, mile 183, 2 mi from the route); Museu da Baronesa (museum, mile 183, 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.