By road, Santa Maria, Brazil and Jaraguá do Sul are about 526 miles (847 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 46 min of driving.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 526 mi (847 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-158 → BR-285 → ERS-135 → BR-153 → BR-280 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Santa Maria to Jaraguá do Sul
BR-280 (148 mi) and BR-153 (147 mi) carry about 56% of the 526 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Santa Maria to Jaraguá do Sul
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 6–101 | 95 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-285 | 101–178 | 77 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-135 | 178–223 | 45 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-153 | 223–370 | 147 | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-280 | 370–456 | 86 | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| BR-116 | 456–460 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 460–461 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-280 | 461–523 | 62 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 523–526 | 3 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 257 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Santa Catarina (state line)
- Mile 331 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 375 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
What to see on the way from Santa Maria to Jaraguá do Sul
- Nature and outdoors: Centro Paleontológico da Universidade do Contestado (mile 460)
- Museums and history: Museu Erico Verissimo (mile 78), Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (mile 175), Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (mile 176), Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias (mile 375), Centro Paleontológico da Universidade do Contestado (mile 460)
Museu Erico Verissimo
In Cruz Alta, the house and museum of writer Érico Veríssimo (Casa e Museu Érico Veríssimo) displays his personal belongings, books, photos, drafts and original manuscripts.
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.
Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias
Created in 1996 in União da Vitória, Paraná, Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias protects about 236 hectares of araucaria forest, local wildlife and water sources.
Centro Paleontológico da Universidade do Contestado
Created in 1977 in Mafra, this university paleontology center researches, protects and shares the fossil and geological heritage of northern Santa Catarina's plateau.
More drives to Jaraguá do Sul
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- Santos to Jaraguá do Sul
- São Paulo to Jaraguá do Sul
- Maringá to Jaraguá do Sul
- Jundiaí to Jaraguá do Sul
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jaraguá do Sul
From Santa Maria to other places in Brazil
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Bento Gonçalves
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Erechim
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Guaíra
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Umuarama
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Camboriú
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Santa Maria, Brazil to Jaraguá do Sul?
About 11 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 526 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santa Maria, Brazil to Jaraguá do Sul?
About 526 miles (847 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 Jaraguá do Sul?
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 Jaraguá do Sul use?
In order: BR-158, BR-285, ERS-135, BR-153, BR-280 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Santa Maria to Jaraguá do Sul?
Closest to the road: Museu Erico Verissimo (museum, mile 78, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (cathedral, mile 176, 2 mi from the route); Centro Paleontológico da Universidade do Contestado (natural history museum, mile 460, 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.