The Wayro route from Teresina to Parnaíba is 209 miles (337 km), about 4 h 49 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 209 mi (337 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-343 |
| States on the route | Piauí |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Teresina to Parnaíba is like
BR-343 (203 mi) carries about 97% of the 209 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Teresina to Parnaíba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Piauí |
| BR-343 | 4–207 | 203 | Piauí |
| local roads | 207–209 | 2 | Piauí |
Stops between Teresina and Parnaíba
- 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 117)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (mile 52), Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (mile 84)
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.
When you get to Parnaíba
Sobrado de Dona Auta
In the historic center of Parnaíba, Piauí, Sobrado de Dona Auta is an 18th-century townhouse protected by the Piauí Cultural Foundation for its cultural value to the city.
More drives to Parnaíba
From Teresina to other places in Brazil
- Teresina to Sobral
- Teresina to Itapipoca
- 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 Parnaíba?
About 4 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 209 miles.
How far is Parnaíba from Teresina by car?
About 209 miles (337 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 Parnaíba drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Teresina and Parnaíba?
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); Sete Cidades National Park (national park, mile 117, 7 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.