By road, Três Lagoas and Puerto Suárez, Bolivia are about 478 miles (770 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 7 min of driving. You cross from Brazil into Bolivia at about mile 472.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Bolivia and Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Brazil, Bolivia. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
- Bolivia: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Distance | 478 mi (770 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-262 → F4 |
| Border crossing | about mile 472, Brazil → Bolivia |
| Regions on the route | Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The border on the way to Puerto Suárez
The route crosses at about mile 472, from Mato Grosso do Sul into Santa Cruz. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Bolivia (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Bolivia | You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. |
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
How the Três Lagoas to Puerto Suárez drive plays out
BR-262 (455 mi) and F4 (7 mi) carry about 97% of the 478 miles. The first 472 miles are in Brazil; the last 6 are in Bolivia. It runs through 2 regions: Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Cruz. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Três Lagoas to Puerto Suárez: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-262 | 3–200 | 197 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| local roads | 200–212 | 12 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| BR-262 | 212–470 | 258 | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| F4 | 470–477 | 7 | Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 477–478 | 1 | Santa Cruz |
- Mile 472 of this route: Mato Grosso do Sul → Santa Cruz (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Três Lagoas and Puerto Suárez
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Abbey and St. Anthony, Campo Grande (mile 203)
- Nature and outdoors: Matas do Segredo State Park (mile 201)
- Museums and history: Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campo Grande (mile 199), Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Abbey and St. Anthony, Campo Grande (mile 203), Pantanal History Museum (mile 467)
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campo Grande
Known as MARCO, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, was founded on December 17, 1991, and moved into its new building in 2002.
Matas do Segredo State Park
Matas do Segredo State Park is an urban state park in Mato Grosso do Sul that protects an area of cerrado forest.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Abbey and St. Anthony, Campo Grande
Known as Campo Grande Cathedral, this Catholic cathedral serves as the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Campo Grande.
Pantanal History Museum
Down at the Porto Geral of the border city of Corumbá, the Pantanal History Museum (Museu de História do Pantanal) is maintained by the Fundação Barbosa Rodrigues.
Once you reach Puerto Suárez
Cáceres Lake
Cáceres Lake is a lagoon in Germán Busch Province, Santa Cruz Department, sitting at about 150 m elevation right on the border with Brazil.
More drives to Puerto Suárez
- Rondonópolis to Puerto Suárez, Bolivia
- Presidente Prudente to Puerto Suárez, Bolivia
- Umuarama to Puerto Suárez, Bolivia
More drives from Três Lagoas
- Três Lagoas to Ourinhos
- Três Lagoas to Tatuí
- Três Lagoas to Paranapiacaba
- Três Lagoas to Cubatão
- Três Lagoas to Itanhaém
- Três Lagoas to Varginha
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Três Lagoas to Puerto Suárez, Bolivia?
About 10 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 478 miles.
How far is Puerto Suárez, Bolivia from Três Lagoas by car?
About 478 miles (770 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.
Where does the Três Lagoas to Puerto Suárez drive cross the border?
At about mile 472, from Brazil into Bolivia.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Três Lagoas into Bolivia?
No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated May 07, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Três Lagoas to Puerto Suárez drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Três Lagoas to Puerto Suárez use?
In order: BR-262 and F4. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Três Lagoas to Puerto Suárez?
Closest to the road: Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campo Grande (museum, mile 199, 1 mi from the route); Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Abbey and St. Anthony, Campo Grande (cathedral, mile 203, 0.2 mi from the route); Pantanal History Museum (history museum, mile 467, 2 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.