By road, Sete Lagoas and Barretos are about 386 miles (622 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 5 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:
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| Distance | 386 mi (622 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-238 → MG-060 → MG-431 → BR-262 → BR-494 → MG-050 → MG-344 → MG-444 → SP-345 → SP-425 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Sete Lagoas to Barretos is like
MG-050 (153 mi) and SP-345 (92 mi) carry about 63% of the 386 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Sete Lagoas to Barretos: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-238 | 2–30 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 30–39 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-060 | 39–42 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-431 | 42–55 | 13 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 55–57 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 57–79 | 22 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 79–98 | 19 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 98–251 | 153 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 251–252 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-344 | 252–267 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-444 | 267–282 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| SP-345 | 282–374 | 92 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-425 | 374–383 | 9 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 383–386 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 283 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Sete Lagoas and Barretos
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 215)
- Museums and history: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 99), José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum (mile 304)
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.
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.
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.
Once you reach Barretos
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.
More drives to Barretos
- Araraquara to Barretos
- São Carlos to Barretos
- Limeira to Barretos
- Piracicaba to Barretos
- Poços de Caldas to Barretos
- Campinas to Barretos
From Sete Lagoas to other places in Brazil
- Sete Lagoas to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Sete Lagoas to Barbacena
- Sete Lagoas to Muriaé
- Sete Lagoas to Itaperuna
- Sete Lagoas to Pouso Alegre
- Sete Lagoas to Teresópolis
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sete Lagoas to Barretos?
About 8 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 386 miles.
How far is Barretos from Sete Lagoas by car?
About 386 miles (622 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Sete Lagoas to Barretos drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Sete Lagoas to Barretos?
In order: MG-238, MG-060, MG-431, BR-262, BR-494, MG-050, MG-344, MG-444, SP-345 and SP-425. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Sete Lagoas and Barretos?
Closest to the road: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (cathedral, mile 99, 2 mi from the route); Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 215, 1 mi from the route); José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum (museum, mile 304, 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.