Uberlândia to Itaperuna is about 552 road miles (889 km): roughly 14 h 32 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Total distance | 552 mi (889 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 14 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-452 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → BR-356 → AMG-1730 → MG-262 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Uberlândia to Itaperuna is like
BR-262 (212 mi) and BR-356 (113 mi) carry about 59% of the 552 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Uberlândia and Itaperuna
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 4–7 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-452 | 7–106 | 99 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 106–318 | 212 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 318–326 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 326–328 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 328–345 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 345–385 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 385–387 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1730 | 387–392 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 392–395 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 395–432 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 432–436 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 436–473 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 473–514 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 514–516 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 516–519 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 519–551 | 32 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 551–552 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 532 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Uberlândia and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa dos Contos (mile 387), Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (mile 393), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 436)
- Nature and outdoors: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 328), Parque Estadual do Itacolomi (mile 388)
- Museums and history: Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (mile 208), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 328), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 328), Casa dos Contos (mile 387), Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (mile 393), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 436)
- With kids: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 328)
Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz
In the town of Luz, Minas Gerais, the diocesan Cathedral of Our Lady of Light is regarded as the town's leading cultural landmark and was listed as historic heritage in November 2016.
Vale Verde
Vale Verde Parque Ecológico sits in the municipality of Betim, Minas Gerais, on a farm with a still where Cachaça Vale Verde is produced.
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
On the PUC Minas campus in Belo Horizonte, this natural sciences museum shows Brazilian fauna, largely from the cerrado, alongside fossil South American mammals and an 'Age of Reptiles' hall with dinosaurs, pterosaurs and a large crocodile.
Casa dos Contos
Casa dos Contos is a museum in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, set in a building in the Minas Gerais Baroque style.
Parque Estadual do Itacolomi
Spanning Ouro Preto and Mariana, Parque Estadual do Itacolomi is a protected state park created in 1967, with elevations from 700 to 1,772 m, open to visitors since 2004.
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
In the town of Mariana, the Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos is a Rococo-style Catholic chapel belonging to the Archconfraternity of the Cord of Saint Francis.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
From Uberlândia to other places in Brazil
- Uberlândia to Bauru
- Uberlândia to Botucatu
- Uberlândia to Bragança Paulista
- Uberlândia to Paranapiacaba
- Uberlândia to Cubatão
- Uberlândia to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Uberlândia to Itaperuna?
About 14 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 552 miles.
What is the driving distance from Uberlândia to Itaperuna?
About 552 miles (889 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 Uberlândia to Itaperuna?
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 Uberlândia to Itaperuna use?
In order: BR-452, BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, BR-356, AMG-1730, MG-262 and BR-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Uberlândia and Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Casa dos Contos (museum, mile 387, 0.2 mi from the route); Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (church, mile 393, 0.5 mi from the route); Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 436, 0.5 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.