The Wayro route from Varginha to Ubá is 217 miles (350 km), about 6 h 31 min of driving without 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 217 mi (350 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-040 → MG-448 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Varginha to Ubá drive plays out
BR-265 (144 mi) and BR-381 (21 mi) carry about 76% of the 217 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Varginha and Ubá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–23 | 23 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 23–44 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 44–146 | 102 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 146–147 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 147–157 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-448 | 157–174 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 174–216 | 42 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 216–217 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
Places worth a stop between Varginha and Ubá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Memorial Tancredo Neves (mile 109), Museu da Loucura (mile 144)
- Museums and history: Museu Bi Moreira (mile 53), Memorial Tancredo Neves (mile 109), Casa do Padre Toledo (mile 114), Museu da Loucura (mile 144)
Museu Bi Moreira
On the historic campus of the Federal University of Lavras, Museu Bi Moreira holds around five thousand historical, ethnographic, archaeological and science-and-technology artifacts tied to the history of Lavras and the university.
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.
Memorial Tancredo Neves
This museum in São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, covers the life and political career of Tancredo Neves, the former governor and first civilian president elected after military rule, who died before taking office in 1985.
Casa do Padre Toledo
In Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, this 18th-century mansion was the home of Father Carlos Correia de Toledo e Melo.
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.
More drives to Ubá
- Rio de Janeiro to Ubá
- Niterói to Ubá
- Cabo Frio to Ubá
- Itaguaí to Ubá
- Guaratinguetá to Ubá
- Pouso Alegre to Ubá
From Varginha to other places in Brazil
- Varginha to Paranapiacaba
- Varginha to Cubatão
- Varginha to Trindade
- Varginha to Jaú
- Varginha to Itanhaém
- Varginha to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Varginha to Ubá?
About 6 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
How far is Ubá from Varginha by car?
About 217 miles (350 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 Varginha to Ubá?
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 Varginha to Ubá use?
In order: BR-381, BR-265, BR-040 and MG-448. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Varginha to Ubá?
Closest to the road: Memorial Tancredo Neves (museum, mile 109, 0.9 mi from the route); Historic center of São João del-Rei (old town, mile 109, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Loucura (museum, mile 144, 0.4 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.