Sete Lagoas to Itaperuna is about 267 road miles (429 km): roughly 7 h 34 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 267 mi (429 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-356 → AMG-1730 → MG-262 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Sete Lagoas to Itaperuna is like
BR-356 (112 mi) and BR-040 (55 mi) carry about 63% of the 267 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sete Lagoas to Itaperuna, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 4–59 | 55 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 59–99 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 99–101 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1730 | 101–106 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 106–109 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 109–147 | 38 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 147–150 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 150–187 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 187–188 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 188–228 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 228–230 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 230–233 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 233–265 | 32 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 265–267 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 246 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Sete Lagoas and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (mile 102), Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos (mile 108), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 108), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 150)
- Nature and outdoors: Andorinhas Falls (mile 101), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 180)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (mile 102), Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos (mile 108), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 108), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 150), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 180)
- With kids: Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte (mile 35), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 180)
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.
Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte
Opened in January 1959 in the Pampulha area, the Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte is one of the city's main visitor attractions.
Piemonte Tower
Rising 101 meters on a mountain ridge between the Serra do Curral and Serra do Rola-Moça, Piemonte Tower (Torre Piemonte) is a tourist structure at the Alta Vila shopping center on the Nova Lima–Belo Horizonte line.
Andorinhas Falls
Inside the Andorinhas Municipal Nature Park in Ouro Preto, this waterfall (Cachoeira das Andorinhas) is considered the source of the Rio das Velhas, the largest tributary of the São Francisco River.
Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church
Raised during Brazil's Gold Rush, the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Ouro Preto is a Catholic church listed as a monument by the National Historic and Artistic Heritage Institute.
Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos
In the municipality of Mariana in Minas Gerais, the Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos is a Baroque Catholic church.
Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana
Founded in 1973 by Archbishop Oscar de Oliveira, the Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana keeps historic musical instruments and music collections, mostly from the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
João Moojen Zoology Museum
Part of the Federal University of Viçosa in Minas Gerais, the João Moojen Zoology Museum is a public natural history museum tied to the Department of Animal Biology.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
From Sete Lagoas to other places in Brazil
- Sete Lagoas to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Sete Lagoas to Barbacena
- Sete Lagoas to Muriaé
- Sete Lagoas to Pouso Alegre
- Sete Lagoas to Teresópolis
- Sete Lagoas to Barra do Piraí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sete Lagoas to Itaperuna?
About 7 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 267 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sete Lagoas to Itaperuna?
About 267 miles (429 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 Sete Lagoas to Itaperuna?
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 Itaperuna?
In order: BR-040, BR-356, AMG-1730, MG-262 and BR-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Sete Lagoas and Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (museum, mile 108, 0.3 mi from the route); Igreja de São Pedro dos Clérigos (church, mile 108, 0.4 mi from the route); Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 150, 0.4 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.