Teresópolis to Patos de Minas is about 469 road miles (755 km): roughly 11 h 59 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.”
| Distance | 469 mi (755 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-265 → BR-494 → MG-260 → MG-164 → MG-050 → BR-354 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Teresópolis–Patos de Minas drive in a few lines
BR-354 (113 mi) and BR-040 (101 mi) carry about 46% of the 469 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teresópolis to Patos de Minas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–23 | 23 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 23–27 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 27–102 | 75 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 102–105 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 105–131 | 26 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 131–166 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 166–170 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 170–247 | 77 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 247–248 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 248–258 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-260 | 258–263 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 263–265 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-164 | 265–278 | 13 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 278–300 | 22 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-354 | 300–372 | 72 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 372–423 | 51 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-354 | 423–464 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 464–469 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 49 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Patos de Minas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Loucura (mile 134)
- Nature and outdoors: Montanhas de Teresópolis Municipal Nature Park (mile 11), Araponga Municipal Nature Park (mile 16)
- Museums and history: Museu da Loucura (mile 134), Casa do Padre Toledo (mile 163), Museu de Arte Sacra (mile 168)
Montanhas de Teresópolis Municipal Nature Park
Montanhas de Teresópolis Municipal Nature Park protects an area of Atlantic Forest in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Araponga Municipal Nature Park
Araponga Municipal Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a protected green area along the way.
Museu da Loucura
Housed in the restored 1922 Torreão of the former Hospital Colônia de Barbacena, the Museu da Loucura opened in 1996 and uses objects, equipment, photos and documents to tell the history of psychiatric care in Minas Gerais.
Casa do Padre Toledo
In Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, this 18th-century mansion was the home of Father Carlos Correia de Toledo e Melo.
Historic center of São João del-Rei
São João del-Rei's historic center is the town's preserved colonial core, with churches, chapels, bridges, fountains, townhouses and street layouts dating from its 18th-century mining origins.
Museu de Arte Sacra
Inside São João del-Rei's former jail, the Museu de Arte Sacra holds about 450 religious objects, including liturgical vestments and sacred images, from local confraternities and orders.
In Patos de Minas itself
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Patos de Minas
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, also called Patos de Minas Cathedral, is a Catholic church in the city of Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Patos de Minas
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- São Paulo to Patos de Minas
- Jacareí to Patos de Minas
From Teresópolis to other places in Brazil
- Teresópolis to Itaguaí
- Teresópolis to Guaratinguetá
- Teresópolis to Bragança Paulista
- Teresópolis to Paranapiacaba
- Teresópolis to Cubatão
- Teresópolis to Itu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teresópolis to Patos de Minas?
About 11 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
How far is Patos de Minas from Teresópolis by car?
About 469 miles (755 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 Teresópolis to Patos de Minas 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 Teresópolis to Patos de Minas use?
In order: BR-040, BR-265, BR-494, MG-260, MG-164, MG-050, BR-354 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teresópolis and Patos de Minas?
Closest to the road: Museu da Loucura (museum, mile 134, 0.4 mi from the route); Historic center of São João del-Rei (old town, mile 168, 1 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 168, 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.