São José do Rio Preto to Guarapuava is about 441 road miles (710 km): roughly 9 h 7 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance | 441 mi (710 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-153 → SP-333 → BR-376 → BR-373 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving São José do Rio Preto to Guarapuava: the shape of the trip
BR-153 (307 mi) and BR-373 (90 mi) carry about 90% of the 441 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Paraná. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from São José do Rio Preto to Guarapuava
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| BR-153 | 5–104 | 99 | São Paulo |
| SP-333 | 104–111 | 7 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 111–112 | 1 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 112–118 | 6 | São Paulo |
| BR-153 | 118–326 | 208 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-376 | 326–349 | 23 | Paraná |
| BR-373 | 349–439 | 90 | Paraná |
| local roads | 439–441 | 2 | Paraná |
- Mile 174 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Guarapuava
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Paleontologia de Marília (mile 116), Mina Velha State Park (mile 240), Museu Casa do Colono de Tibagi (mile 302)
- Nature and outdoors: Mina Velha State Park (mile 240)
- Museums and history: Museu de Paleontologia de Marília (mile 116), Museu Casa do Colono de Tibagi (mile 302)
Museu de Paleontologia de Marília
One of the few museums in Brazil devoted entirely to paleontology, the Museu de Paleontologia de Marília is a science museum in Marília, São Paulo state.
Mina Velha State Park
Mina Velha State Park in Ibaiti, Paraná, is a conservation area that grew out of a zone of old coal mines, now inactive.
Museu Casa do Colono de Tibagi
Inside Parque Risseti in Tibagi, Paraná, Museu Casa do Colono is an ethnographic museum showing the homes, habits and customs of European immigrants, along with tropeiro activity.
Arriving in Guarapuava
Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava
In the center of Guarapuava, Paraná, the historic Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava now houses the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava.
Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava
Local history is the focus at the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava, in central Guarapuava, Paraná, whose collection also includes objects used by Indigenous groups who once lived in the region.
More drives to Guarapuava
- Sorocaba to Guarapuava
- Praia Grande to Guarapuava
- São Vicente to Guarapuava
- Santos to Guarapuava
- Campinas to Guarapuava
- São Paulo to Guarapuava
From São José do Rio Preto to other places in Brazil
- São José do Rio Preto to Piracicaba
- São José do Rio Preto to Passos
- São José do Rio Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- São José do Rio Preto to Itu
- São José do Rio Preto to Poços de Caldas
- São José do Rio Preto to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from São José do Rio Preto to Guarapuava?
About 9 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 441 miles.
How far is Guarapuava from São José do Rio Preto by car?
About 441 miles (710 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 Guarapuava?
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 Guarapuava use?
In order: BR-153, SP-333, BR-376 and BR-373. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from São José do Rio Preto to Guarapuava?
Closest to the road: Museu de Paleontologia de Marília (museum, mile 116, 0.1 mi from the route); Mina Velha State Park (state park, mile 240, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Casa do Colono de Tibagi (museum, mile 302, 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.