Teresina to Juazeiro do Norte is about 367 road miles (590 km): roughly 7 h 50 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 by road | 367 mi (590 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-343 → BR-230 → PE-585 → BR-122 |
| States on the route | Piauí, Pernambuco, Ceará |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Teresina to Juazeiro do Norte is like
BR-343 (162 mi) and BR-230 (102 mi) carry about 72% of the 367 miles. It runs through 3 states: Piauí, Pernambuco, Ceará. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Teresina and Juazeiro do Norte
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Piauí |
| BR-343 | 9–171 | 162 | Piauí |
| BR-230 | 171–273 | 102 | Piauí, Pernambuco |
| PE-585 | 273–329 | 56 | Pernambuco |
| BR-122 | 329–365 | 36 | Pernambuco, Ceará |
| local roads | 365–367 | 2 | Ceará |
- Mile 259 of this route: Piauí → Pernambuco (state line)
- Mile 337 of this route: Pernambuco → Ceará (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Juazeiro do Norte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Ozildo Albano (mile 194), Catedral de Picos (mile 194), Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha da França de Crato (mile 359)
- Museums and history: Museu Ozildo Albano (mile 194), Catedral de Picos (mile 194), Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha da França de Crato (mile 359)
Museu Ozildo Albano
Collector José Albano de Macedo, known as Ozildo Albano, founded this museum in central Picos in 1968, gathering household items, documents, photos, sacred art, books and records; it focuses on the Guaribas River valley's heritage.
Catedral de Picos
Known as the Cathedral of Picos, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Remedies is a Catholic church in Picos, Piauí, and the seat of the Diocese of Picos.
Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha da França de Crato
Seat of the Diocese of Crato, the Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Penha was built in 1745 and renovated in 1817.
In Juazeiro do Norte itself
Museu Padre Cícero
Also called Casa Museu Padre Cícero or the Casarão da Rua São José, the Museu Padre Cícero is a museum in Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará.
More drives to Juazeiro do Norte
From Teresina to other places in Brazil
- Teresina to Parnaíba
- Teresina to Sobral
- Teresina to Itapipoca
- Teresina to Barra Grande
- Teresina to Cumbuco
- Teresina to Canoa Quebrada
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teresina to Juazeiro do Norte?
About 7 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 367 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teresina to Juazeiro do Norte?
About 367 miles (590 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 Teresina to Juazeiro do Norte?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Teresina to Juazeiro do Norte?
In order: BR-343, BR-230, PE-585 and BR-122. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teresina to Juazeiro do Norte?
Closest to the road: Museu Ozildo Albano (museum, mile 194, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Picos (cathedral, mile 194, 0.4 mi from the route); Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha da França de Crato (cathedral, mile 359, 0.6 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.