São José do Rio Preto to Sete Lagoas is about 441 road miles (709 km): roughly 9 h 9 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 441 mi (709 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-345 → MG-444 → MG-344 → MG-050 → BR-494 → BR-262 → MG-431 → MG-060 → MG-238 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The São José do Rio Preto–Sete Lagoas drive in a few lines
MG-050 (152 mi) and SP-345 (92 mi) carry about 55% of the 441 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from São José do Rio Preto to Sete Lagoas
| 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 | 190–342 | 152 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 342–343 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 343–362 | 19 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 362–383 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 383–386 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-431 | 386–398 | 12 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-060 | 398–401 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 401–410 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-238 | 410–439 | 29 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 439–441 | 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 Sete Lagoas
- 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 341)
- 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.
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- Campos dos Goytacazes to Sete Lagoas
- Ribeirão Preto to Sete Lagoas
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 Sete Lagoas?
About 9 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 441 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José do Rio Preto to Sete Lagoas?
About 441 miles (709 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 Sete Lagoas?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from São José do Rio Preto to Sete Lagoas?
In order: SP-345, MG-444, MG-344, MG-050, BR-494, BR-262, MG-431, MG-060 and MG-238. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São José do Rio Preto and Sete Lagoas?
Closest to the road: Thermas dos Laranjais (water park, mile 31, 2 mi from the route); José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum (museum, mile 136, 2 mi from the route); Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 226, 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.