Teresina to Mossoró is about 510 road miles (820 km): roughly 11 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.”
| Total distance | 510 mi (820 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-343 → BR-222 → BR-020 → CE-040 → BR-304 |
| States on the route | Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Teresina to Mossoró is like
BR-222 (255 mi) and BR-343 (98 mi) carry about 69% of the 510 miles. It runs through 3 states: Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Teresina and Mossoró
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Piauí |
| BR-343 | 4–102 | 98 | Piauí |
| BR-222 | 102–357 | 255 | Piauí, Ceará |
| BR-020 | 357–374 | 17 | Ceará |
| CE-040 | 374–452 | 78 | Ceará |
| BR-304 | 452–507 | 55 | Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte |
| local roads | 507–510 | 3 | Rio Grande do Norte |
- Mile 147 of this route: Piauí → Ceará (state line)
- Mile 487 of this route: Ceará → Rio Grande do Norte (state line)
Places worth a stop between Teresina and Mossoró
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (mile 52), Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (mile 84), Museu Sacro São José de Ribamar (mile 380)
- Nature and outdoors: Sete Cidades National Park (mile 116), Ubajara National Park (mile 188), Praia das Fontes (mile 414), Furna Feia National Park (mile 494)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (mile 52), Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (mile 84), Pinacoteca de Sobral (mile 225), Museu Sacro São José de Ribamar (mile 380)
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.
Pinacoteca de Sobral
The Pinacoteca de Sobral is an art museum and gallery in the city of Sobral, in the Brazilian state of Ceará.
Museu Sacro São José de Ribamar
Opened in 1967, the Museu Sacro São José de Ribamar in Aquiraz holds around 1,400 sacred objects, including images, silverwork, furniture and vestments, mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Praia das Fontes
Praia das Fontes in Beberibe, Ceará, takes its name from the many freshwater springs that flow out of its cliffs.
Furna Feia National Park
Furna Feia National Park in Rio Grande do Norte protects an extensive cave system.
Once you reach Mossoró
Catedral de Santa Luzia de Mossoró
Facing Praça Vigário Antônio Joaquim in central Mossoró, the Catedral de Santa Luzia is the diocesan cathedral, dedicated to Saint Lucy, patron of the city.
Memorial da Resistência Mossoroense
Exhibits at this Mossoró memorial cover the cangaço and the town's 1927 resistance to Lampião's band, which tried to invade it, spread over three floors with four thematic modules.
More drives to Mossoró
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 Mossoró?
About 11 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 510 miles.
How far is Mossoró from Teresina by car?
About 510 miles (820 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 Mossoró 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 Mossoró use?
In order: BR-343, BR-222, BR-020, CE-040 and BR-304. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teresina to Mossoró?
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 Sacro São José de Ribamar (museum, mile 380, 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.