Plan on about 9 h 14 min of driving for the 441-mile (709 km) trip from Sete Lagoas to Jaú, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 441 mi (709 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-238 → MG-060 → MG-431 → BR-262 → BR-494 → MG-050 → BR-265 → SP-351 → SP-334 → SP-330 → SP-255 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Sete Lagoas to Jaú
MG-050 (175 mi) and SP-255 (93 mi) carry about 61% of the 441 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Sete Lagoas to Jaú
| 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 | 98–273 | 175 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 273–288 | 15 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| local roads | 288–296 | 8 | São Paulo |
| SP-351 | 296–319 | 23 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 319–320 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-334 | 320–338 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 338–339 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 339–345 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-255 | 345–438 | 93 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 438–441 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 286 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Sete Lagoas and Jaú
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 326)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 215)
- Museums and history: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 99), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 326), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 396)
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.
Museu Casa de Portinari
In Brodowski, Candido Portinari's childhood home is now the Museu Casa de Portinari, where the painter often returned to stay with family. Inside are several of his works, mostly murals painted in fresco and tempera.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Araraquara's Casa da Cultura occupies a 1914 mansion protected by São Paulo's heritage council, CONDEPHAAT. It holds historical collections ranging from documents to artworks, plus a small theater and rooms for cultural workshops.
Arriving in Jaú
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Jaú's Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is the seat of the Diocese of Jaú and the church of a parish created on August 15, 1853.
More drives to Jaú
- Bragança Paulista to Jaú
- São Vicente to Jaú
- Santos to Jaú
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jaú
- Taubaté to Jaú
- Guarujá to Jaú
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 Jaú?
About 9 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 441 miles.
How far is Jaú from Sete Lagoas by car?
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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Sete Lagoas to Jaú 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 Jaú?
In order: MG-238, MG-060, MG-431, BR-262, BR-494, MG-050, BR-265, SP-351, SP-334, SP-330 and SP-255. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sete Lagoas to Jaú?
Closest to the road: Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 215, 1 mi from the route); Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 326, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (historic site, mile 396, 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.