The Wayro route from Sete Lagoas to Muriaé is 231 miles (372 km), about 6 h 35 min of driving without 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 231 mi (372 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-356 → AMG-1730 → MG-262 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Sete Lagoas to Muriaé is like
BR-356 (80 mi) and BR-040 (55 mi) carry about 58% of the 231 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Sete Lagoas to Muriaé
| 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 |
| local roads | 228–231 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
Where to stop on the way to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Arte Sacra do Pilar (mile 101), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (mile 102), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 108), Museu de Arte Sacra de Mariana (mile 108), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 150)
- Nature and outdoors: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 180)
- Museums and history: Pampulha Art Museum (mile 35), Museu de Arte Sacra do Pilar (mile 101), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (mile 102), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 108), Museu de Arte Sacra 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 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.
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.
Museu de Arte Sacra do Pilar
This sacred art museum in Ouro Preto grew from a collection started in 1965 by parish priest José Feliciano da Costa Simões and reopened in May 2000.
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Work on this Rococo Catholic church in Ouro Preto began in 1766 to a design by architect and sculptor Antônio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana
Often called the Sé of Mariana, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Mariana, Minas Gerais, and the seat of the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Museu de Arte Sacra de Mariana
Housed in the Casa Capitular, a Rococo building from the late 1700s and early 1800s, the Museu de Arte Sacra de Mariana opened in 1962 under Archbishop Oscar de Oliveira.
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 Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
From Sete Lagoas to other places in Brazil
- Sete Lagoas to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Sete Lagoas to Barbacena
- Sete Lagoas to Itaperuna
- 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 Muriaé?
About 6 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 231 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sete Lagoas to Muriaé?
About 231 miles (372 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 Muriaé?
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 Muriaé use?
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 Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Museu de Arte Sacra do Pilar (museum of sacred art, mile 101, 0.4 mi from the route); Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (church, mile 102, 0.2 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.