By road, Teófilo Otoni and Conselheiro Lafaiete are about 324 miles (522 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 26 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 324 mi (522 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-381 → MG-425 → LMG-760 → MG-320 → BR-262 → MG-329 → MG-262 → MG-129 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Teófilo Otoni to Conselheiro Lafaiete: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (82 mi) and BR-381 (62 mi) carry about 44% of the 324 miles. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Teófilo Otoni and Conselheiro Lafaiete
| 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 |
Stops between Teófilo Otoni and Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 284), Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (mile 285)
- Nature and outdoors: Rio Doce State Park (mile 165)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 84), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 243), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 284), Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (mile 285), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (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.
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.
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.
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
In the town of Mariana, the Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos is a Rococo-style Catholic chapel belonging to the Archconfraternity of the Cord of Saint Francis.
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.
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From Teófilo Otoni to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teófilo Otoni to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 8 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 324 miles.
How far is Conselheiro Lafaiete from Teófilo Otoni by car?
About 324 miles (522 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 Teófilo Otoni to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
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 Conselheiro Lafaiete use?
In order: BR-116, BR-381, MG-425, LMG-760, MG-320, BR-262, MG-329, MG-262 and MG-129. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teófilo Otoni and Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Closest to the road: Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (museum, mile 284, 0.3 mi from the route); Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (church, mile 285, 0.4 mi from the route); Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (church, 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.