By road, Umuarama and Areguá, Paraguay are about 380 miles (611 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 30 min of driving. You cross from Brazil into Paraguay at about mile 186.
- 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 Paraguay.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
- 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, Paraguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Paraguay August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
- Paraguay: “Driving or traveling at night is not advisable outside of Asuncion”
| Distance by road | 380 mi (611 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | PR-323 → PR-486 → PR-239 → BR-163 → BR-277 → PY02 → D023 |
| Border crossing | about mile 186, Brazil → Paraguay |
| Regions on the route | Paraná, Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The border on the way to Areguá
The route crosses at about mile 186, from Paraná into Alto Paraná. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Paraguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Paraguay | You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Paraguay | The State Department notes that Paraguay doesn't require vehicle insurance. |
| 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, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Umuarama–Areguá drive in a few lines
PY02 (182 mi) and BR-277 (79 mi) carry about 69% of the 380 miles. The first 186 miles are in Brazil; the last 194 are in Paraguay. It runs through 5 regions: Paraná, Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Umuarama to Areguá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Paraná |
| PR-323 | 2–16 | 14 | Paraná |
| PR-486 | 16–53 | 37 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 53–54 | 1 | Paraná |
| PR-239 | 54–78 | 24 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 78–80 | 2 | Paraná |
| BR-163 | 80–106 | 26 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 106–107 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 107–186 | 79 | Paraná |
| PY02 | 186–368 | 182 | Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central |
| D023 | 368–377 | 9 | Central |
| local roads | 377–380 | 3 | Central |
- Mile 186 of this route: Paraná → Alto Paraná (international border)
- Mile 236 of this route: Alto Paraná → Caaguazú (region line)
- Mile 331 of this route: Caaguazú → Cordillera (region line)
- Mile 365 of this route: Cordillera → Central (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Umuarama and Areguá
- Nature and outdoors: Saltos del Monday (mile 188)
- Museums and history: Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo (mile 80), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 357), Museo San Rafael (mile 372)
Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo
In the center of Toledo, Paraná, Christ the King Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Diocese of Toledo in Brazil.
Teatro Municipal de Toledo
Teatro Municipal de Toledo is a public cultural venue in Toledo, western Paraná, used for performances such as those by the Toledo Chamber Orchestra.
Saltos del Monday
The Monday Falls drop roughly 45 meters over a front about 120 meters wide inside a municipal park in Presidente Franco District, Alto Paraná, Paraguay.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
Caacupé Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Caacupé, and its sanctuary of the Virgin of Caacupé, inaugurated in 1765, became a place of pilgrimage for many local believers.
Museo San Rafael
On Francisco Caballero Álvarez street in Itauguá, the Museo San Rafael is a parish museum of colonial religious art and anthropology.
When you get to Areguá
Ypacaraí Lake
Roughly 50 km east of Asunción, Ypacaraí Lake is a major body of water in Paraguay that drains northwest through the Salado River into the Paraguay River.
More drives to Areguá
- Encarnación to Areguá
- Pedro Juan Caballero to Areguá
- Corrientes to Areguá, Paraguay
- Santa Fe to Areguá, Paraguay
- Resistencia to Areguá, Paraguay
- Paraná to Areguá, Paraguay
More drives from Umuarama
- Umuarama to Paranapiacaba
- Umuarama to Passos
- Umuarama to Puerto Suárez, Bolivia
- Umuarama to San Ignacio, Paraguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Umuarama to Areguá, Paraguay?
About 8 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 380 miles.
How far is Areguá, Paraguay from Umuarama by car?
About 380 miles (611 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 Umuarama to Areguá drive cross the border?
At about mile 186, from Brazil into Paraguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Umuarama into Paraguay?
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. (U.S. State Department, updated September 17, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Umuarama to Areguá drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. 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.
Which highways go from Umuarama to Areguá?
In order: PR-323, PR-486, PR-239, BR-163, BR-277, PY02 and D023. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Umuarama and Areguá?
Closest to the road: Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo (cathedral, mile 80, 2 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal de Toledo (theater, mile 80, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (cathedral, mile 357, 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.