Teófilo Otoni to Barbacena is about 371 road miles (597 km): roughly 9 h 49 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 | 371 mi (597 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-381 → MG-425 → LMG-760 → MG-320 → BR-262 → MG-329 → MG-262 → MG-129 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Teófilo Otoni to Barbacena is like
BR-116 (82 mi) and BR-381 (62 mi) carry about 39% of the 371 miles. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Teófilo Otoni to Barbacena
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 2–84 | 82 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 84–146 | 62 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 146–149 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 149–156 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 156–160 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-425 | 160–165 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-760 | 165–197 | 32 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-320 | 197–201 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 201–217 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-329 | 217–239 | 22 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 239–283 | 44 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 283–324 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 324–327 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 327–368 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 368–371 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
Stops between Teófilo Otoni and Barbacena
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 153), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (mile 285)
- Nature and outdoors: Rio Doce State Park (mile 165)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 84), Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 153), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 243), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (mile 285), Museu do Oratório (mile 292)
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano
Inaugurated in 1993, Saint Sebastian Cathedral in Coronel Fabriciano, Minas Gerais, shares the role of seat of the Diocese of Itabira-Fabriciano with Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in Itabira.
Rio Doce State Park
Rio Doce State Park in Minas Gerais protects a large remnant of Atlantic Forest along with a system of lagoons holding many species of native fish.
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.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo is a Rococo church in the Brazilian town of Mariana, worth a stop for travelers passing through.
Museu do Oratório
Set in a three-story historic mansion in Ouro Preto, next to the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, the Museu do Oratório displays a collection of 162 oratories and 300 religious images.
When you get to Barbacena
Museu da Loucura
Housed in the restored 1922 Torreão of the former Hospital Colônia de Barbacena, the Museu da Loucura opened in 1996 and uses objects, equipment, photos and documents to tell the history of psychiatric care in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Barbacena
- Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena
- Niterói to Barbacena
- Pouso Alegre to Barbacena
- Araruama to Barbacena
- Cabo Frio to Barbacena
- Poços de Caldas to Barbacena
From Teófilo Otoni to other places in Brazil
- Teófilo Otoni to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Teófilo Otoni to Guarapari
- Teófilo Otoni to Nova Serrana
- Teófilo Otoni to Lavras
- Teófilo Otoni to Barra do Piraí
- Teófilo Otoni to Varginha
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teófilo Otoni to Barbacena?
About 9 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 371 miles.
How far is Barbacena from Teófilo Otoni by car?
About 371 miles (597 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 Teófilo Otoni to Barbacena 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 Teófilo Otoni to Barbacena use?
In order: BR-116, BR-381, MG-425, LMG-760, MG-320, BR-262, MG-329, MG-262, MG-129 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teófilo Otoni and Barbacena?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 153, 0.2 mi from the route); Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (church, mile 285, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu do Oratório (museum, mile 292, 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.