Teresina to Itapipoca is about 287 road miles (462 km): roughly 6 h 37 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 287 mi (462 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-343 → BR-222 → CE-240 |
| States on the route | Piauí, Ceará |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Teresina–Itapipoca drive in a few lines
BR-222 (125 mi) and BR-343 (98 mi) carry about 78% of the 287 miles. It runs through 2 states: Piauí, Ceará. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Teresina and Itapipoca
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Piauí |
| BR-343 | 4–102 | 98 | Piauí |
| BR-222 | 102–227 | 125 | Piauí, Ceará |
| connecting roads | 227–230 | 3 | Ceará |
| CE-240 | 230–281 | 51 | Ceará |
| local roads | 281–287 | 6 | Ceará |
- Mile 147 of this route: Piauí → Ceará (state line)
Places worth a stop between Teresina and Itapipoca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (mile 52), Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (mile 84)
- Nature and outdoors: Sete Cidades National Park (mile 116), Ubajara National Park (mile 188)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (mile 52), Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (mile 84), Museu Madi (mile 226)
St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior
In Campo Maior, Piauí, St. Anthony Cathedral is a Catholic church on Bona Primo Square, also known as Campo Maior Cathedral.
Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã
Also called Vovó Alemã, Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã is a 19th-century farmhouse in Capitão de Campos, protected by state decree in 1992 as an example of rural Piauí architecture with its original features intact.
Sete Cidades National Park
Sete Cidades National Park is a national park in the state of Piauí, Brazil.
Ubajara National Park
Ubajara National Park is a national park in the state of Ceará, best known for the Ubajara grotto, a cave that gives the park its reputation.
Teatro São João (Sobral)
Teatro São João is a cultural venue in the city of Sobral, Ceará, a place to check for performances while passing through town.
Museu Madi
On the banks of the Acaraú River in Sobral, Ceará, the Museu Madi was the first Madi museum opened in Brazil.
More drives to Itapipoca
- Mossoró to Itapipoca
- Natal to Itapipoca
- João Pessoa to Itapipoca
- Olinda to Itapipoca
- São Luís to Itapipoca
- Caxias to Itapipoca
From Teresina to other places in Brazil
- Teresina to Parnaíba
- Teresina to Sobral
- Teresina to Barra Grande
- Teresina to Cumbuco
- Teresina to Canoa Quebrada
- Teresina to Mossoró
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teresina to Itapipoca?
About 6 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 287 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teresina to Itapipoca?
About 287 miles (462 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 Teresina to Itapipoca 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 Teresina to Itapipoca use?
In order: BR-343, BR-222 and CE-240. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teresina to Itapipoca?
Closest to the road: St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (cathedral, mile 52, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (historic estate, mile 84, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Madi (museum, mile 226, 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.