The Wayro route from São José do Rio Preto to Conselheiro Lafaiete is 469 miles (755 km), about 10 h 2 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 469 mi (755 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-345 → MG-444 → MG-344 → MG-050 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from São José do Rio Preto to Conselheiro Lafaiete
MG-050 (195 mi) and SP-345 (92 mi) carry about 61% of the 469 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from São José do Rio Preto to Conselheiro Lafaiete, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–66 | 66 | São Paulo |
| SP-345 | 66–158 | 92 | São Paulo |
| MG-444 | 158–173 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-344 | 173–189 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 189–190 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 190–385 | 195 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 385–400 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 400–408 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 408–410 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 410–467 | 57 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 467–469 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 158 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from São José do Rio Preto to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 367)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 226)
- Museums and history: Museu Ruy Menezes (mile 56), José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum (mile 136), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 344), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 367), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 410)
- With kids: Thermas dos Laranjais (mile 31)
Thermas dos Laranjais
Thermas dos Laranjais is a water park in the municipality of Olímpia, in São Paulo state, drawing more than two million visitors a year.
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum
Franca's municipal history museum opened to the public in 1959 and bears the name of its first director, journalist José Chiachiri. Its eclectic collection, donated piece by piece by local residents, ranges from antique furniture to parts of the city's old animal-drawn tram.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
In Itaúna, Minas Gerais, this municipal museum occupies the old railway station, which served trains from its opening in 1917 until passenger service through the town ended in 1986.
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Laid out around the artificial Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Pampulha Modern Ensemble is an urban project that includes a casino, a ballroom, the Golf Yacht Club and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, this hilltop sanctuary in Congonhas is famous for Aleijadinho's 12 soapstone prophets on the front terraces and six chapels holding 64 life-size cedar figures of the Passion.
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From São José do Rio Preto to other places in Brazil
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- São José do Rio Preto to Poços de Caldas
- São José do Rio Preto to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from São José do Rio Preto to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 10 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José do Rio Preto to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 469 miles (755 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 São José do Rio Preto to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
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 São José do Rio Preto to Conselheiro Lafaiete use?
In order: SP-345, MG-444, MG-344, MG-050, BR-262, BR-381 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São José do Rio Preto and Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Closest to the road: Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 226, 1 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 367, 0.5 mi from the route); Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos (calvary, mile 456, 1 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.