Plan on about 8 h 51 min of driving for the 415-mile (668 km) trip from Sete Lagoas to Itu, before any stops.
- 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 | 415 mi (668 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-262 → BR-381 → SP-065 → SP-063 → SP-300 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Sete Lagoas–Itu drive in a few lines
BR-381 (300 mi) and BR-040 (31 mi) carry about 80% of the 415 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Sete Lagoas and Itu
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 4–35 | 31 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 35–47 | 12 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 47–52 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 52–352 | 300 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 352–369 | 17 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 369–370 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-063 | 370–385 | 15 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 385–388 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 388–414 | 26 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 414–415 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 328 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Sete Lagoas and Itu
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa de Cacos (mile 40), Fazenda Nossa Senhora Conceição (mile 381)
- Museums and history: Pampulha Art Museum (mile 35), Casa de Cacos (mile 40), Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (mile 42), Fazenda Nossa Senhora Conceição (mile 381), Espaço Cultural Museu do Vinho (mile 384), Museu da Companhia Paulista (mile 386)
- With kids: Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte (mile 35)
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
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.
Casa de Cacos
Casa de Cacos in Contagem is a museum and an example of fantastic architecture, built and decorated entirely by geologist Carlos Luís de Almeida and considered the only one of its kind in Brazil.
Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture
Known locally as Casa do Registro, the Casa da Cultura Nair Mendes Moreira is an 18th-century house in Contagem. Local tradition links it to a Portuguese Crown post that counted goods and checked tax payments.
Fazenda Nossa Senhora Conceição
Fazenda Nossa Senhora Conceição (Fazenda Nossa Senhora da Conceição) is a farm estate founded in 1810 in Jundiaí, in inland São Paulo state.
Espaço Cultural Museu do Vinho
Set inside a roughly 6-meter wine barrel at the Villa Brunholi complex in Jundiaí, this museum tells the story of Italian immigration and winemaking in the region.
Museu da Companhia Paulista
Opened on March 9, 1979, in Jundiaí, this railway museum displays steam locomotive replicas, a station master's office, a ladies' waiting room and model railway layouts.
When you get to Itu
Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus
Also known as the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, this church in Itu stands where the small chapel that marked the town's founding was built in 1610 by Domingos Fernandes and his son-in-law Cristóvão Dinis.
FAMA Museu
Formerly the Museu São Pedro, FAMA Museu is a private museum open to the public in central Itu that holds the art collection of artist and collector Marcos Amaro.
Museu Republicano "Convencão de Itú"
Set in a townhouse in Itu where opponents of Brazil's monarchy met in 1873, the Republican Museum focuses on the period of the Old Republic.
More drives to Itu
- Araraquara to Itu
- Ribeirão Preto to Itu
- Bragança Paulista to Itu
- São Paulo to Itu
- São Vicente to Itu
- Santos to Itu
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 does it take to drive from Sete Lagoas to Itu?
About 8 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 415 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sete Lagoas to Itu?
About 415 miles (668 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 Itu drive?
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 Sete Lagoas to Itu use?
In order: BR-040, BR-262, BR-381, SP-065, SP-063 and SP-300. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sete Lagoas to Itu?
Closest to the road: Casa de Cacos (museum, mile 40, 0.4 mi from the route); Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (museum, mile 42, 1 mi from the route); Fazenda Nossa Senhora Conceição (historic estate, mile 381, 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.