Plan on about 5 h 5 min of driving for the 226-mile (363 km) trip from Teresina to Sobral, before any 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 226 mi (363 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-343 → BR-222 |
| States on the route | Piauí, Ceará |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Teresina to Sobral
BR-222 (120 mi) and BR-343 (98 mi) carry about 96% of the 226 miles. It runs through 2 states: Piauí, Ceará. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Teresina to Sobral
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Piauí |
| BR-343 | 4–102 | 98 | Piauí |
| BR-222 | 102–222 | 120 | Piauí, Ceará |
| local roads | 222–226 | 4 | Ceará |
- Mile 147 of this route: Piauí → Ceará (state line)
What to see on the way from Teresina to Sobral
- 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)
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.
Arriving in Sobral
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 Dom José
Owned by the Diocese of Sobral in Ceará, the Museu Dom José is a sacred art museum with a collection of more than thirty thousand pieces.
Sobral Cathedral
Sobral Cathedral (Catedral de Sobral), also called the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception, is the main church of the Diocese of Sobral in Brazil.
More drives to Sobral
From Teresina to other places in Brazil
- Teresina to Parnaíba
- 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 Sobral?
About 5 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 226 miles.
How far is Sobral from Teresina by car?
About 226 miles (363 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 Sobral?
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 Sobral?
In order: BR-343 and BR-222. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teresina and Sobral?
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); Ubajara National Park (national park, mile 188, 4 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.