São Leopoldo to Chuí is about 334 road miles (538 km): roughly 7 h 28 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.”
| Distance | 334 mi (538 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-392 → BR-471 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
How the São Leopoldo to Chuí drive plays out
BR-471 (135 mi) and BR-116 (111 mi) carry about 74% of the 334 miles. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from São Leopoldo to Chuí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 1–112 | 111 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 112–171 | 59 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 171–173 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 173–199 | 26 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 199–334 | 135 | Rio Grande do Sul |
Where to stop on the way to Chuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (mile 12), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 112)
- Nature and outdoors: Jacuí Delta State Park (mile 24)
- Museums and history: Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (mile 12), Pinacoteca Barão de Santo Ângelo (mile 19), Estância das Pedras Brancas (mile 32), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 112), Catedral São Francisco de Paula (mile 178)
Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas
Canoas's history museum and archive keeps photos, newspapers, maps, documents, audiovisual material and objects that tell the story of the city in Rio Grande do Sul.
Pinacoteca Barão de Santo Ângelo
The Pinacoteca Barão de Santo Ângelo holds an art collection of about 3,000 items at the Arts Institute of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre.
Jacuí Delta State Park
Created in 1976, Jacuí Delta State Park (Parque Estadual Delta do Jacuí) protects the delta between Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul and nearby towns, where fishers from Ilha da Pintada still practice traditional fishing.
Estância das Pedras Brancas
Estância das Pedras Brancas is a historic ranch tied to the history of Rio Grande do Sul and the town of Guaíba. Its first owner was Antônio Ferreira Leitão.
Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves
Created by state decree in 1972 and linked to Rio Grande do Sul's culture department, this historic park stands on the old Sesmaria do Cristal, land once granted to the father of Farroupilha leader Bento Gonçalves da Silva.
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.
More drives to Chuí
- Bagé to Chuí
- Porto Alegre to Chuí
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Chuí
- Novo Hamburgo to Chuí
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Chuí
- Santana do Livramento to Chuí
From São Leopoldo to other places in Brazil
- São Leopoldo to Paranaguá
- São Leopoldo to Jaraguá do Sul
- São Leopoldo to Camboriú
- São Leopoldo to Tubarão
- São Leopoldo to Lages
- São Leopoldo to Bagé
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from São Leopoldo to Chuí?
About 7 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 334 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Leopoldo to Chuí?
About 334 miles (538 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 Leopoldo to Chuí?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from São Leopoldo to Chuí?
In order: BR-116, 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 São Leopoldo to Chuí?
Closest to the road: Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (museum, mile 12, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (museum, mile 112, 0.5 mi from the route); Catedral São Francisco de Paula (cathedral, mile 178, 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.