The Wayro route from Teófilo Otoni to Passos is 492 miles (792 km), about 11 h 46 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 492 mi (792 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-381 → BR-262 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Teófilo Otoni to Passos drive plays out
BR-381 (185 mi) and MG-050 (184 mi) carry about 75% of the 492 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Teófilo Otoni to Passos
| 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 | 149–158 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 158–273 | 115 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 273–280 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 280–283 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 283–291 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 291–306 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 306–490 | 184 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 490–492 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Teófilo Otoni and Passos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 153), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 324)
- Nature and outdoors: Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 273), Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 465)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 84), Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 153), Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 273), Casa de Cacos (mile 288), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 324), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 347)
- With kids: Guanabara Park (mile 276), Belo Horizonte Aquarium (mile 277)
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.
Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Federal University of Minas Gerais runs this natural history museum and botanical garden in Belo Horizonte, with an auditorium, a plant nursery, a lagoon, an ecological amphitheater and a sensory garden.
Guanabara Park
On the shore of Lagoa da Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, Parque Guanabara is an amusement park that began as a traveling fair in 1951 and settled at its current site in 1970.
Belo Horizonte Aquarium
Opened in 2010 in Belo Horizonte's Pampulha area, the Belo Horizonte Aquarium shows more than fifty species collected along the 2,800-km São Francisco River.
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.
Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
In Itaúna, Minas Gerais, this municipal museum occupies the old railway station, which served trains from its opening in 1917 until passenger service through the town ended in 1986.
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.
More drives to Passos
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- Mogi Guaçu to Passos
- Limeira to Passos
- Campinas to Passos
- Piracicaba to Passos
- Jundiaí to Passos
From Teófilo Otoni to other places in Brazil
- Teófilo Otoni to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Teófilo Otoni to Guarapari
- Teófilo Otoni to Barbacena
- Teófilo Otoni to Nova Serrana
- Teófilo Otoni to Lavras
- Teófilo Otoni to Barra do Piraí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teófilo Otoni to Passos?
About 11 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 492 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teófilo Otoni to Passos?
About 492 miles (792 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 Passos?
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 Passos use?
In order: BR-116, BR-381, BR-262 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teófilo Otoni to Passos?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 153, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 324, 0.5 mi from the route); Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 465, 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.