The Wayro route from Várzea Grande to Rio Verde is 441 miles (709 km), about 11 h 1 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 441 mi (709 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-163 → BR-364 → BR-060 |
| States on the route | Mato Grosso, Goiás |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Várzea Grande to Rio Verde: the shape of the trip
BR-364 (251 mi) and BR-163 (133 mi) carry about 87% of the 441 miles. It runs through 2 states: Mato Grosso, Goiás. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Várzea Grande to Rio Verde, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Mato Grosso |
| BR-163 | 6–139 | 133 | Mato Grosso |
| BR-364 | 139–390 | 251 | Mato Grosso, Goiás |
| BR-060 | 390–439 | 49 | Goiás |
| local roads | 439–441 | 2 | Goiás |
- Mile 267 of this route: Mato Grosso → Goiás (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Várzea Grande and Rio Verde
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ponte de Ferro (mile 7), Zé Bolo Flô State Park (mile 7), Centro Cultural Paulo da Costa Ferreira (mile 95)
- Nature and outdoors: Zé Bolo Flô State Park (mile 7)
- Museums and history: Ponte de Ferro (mile 7), Centro Cultural Paulo da Costa Ferreira (mile 95), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Jataí (mile 384)
Ponte de Ferro
A protected landmark in Cuiabá, the Ponte de Ferro was the first metal bridge over the Coxipó-Mirim River, commissioned in 1896 to link Cuiabá with the rest of the country.
Zé Bolo Flô State Park
Formerly the José Inácio da Silva State Park, Zé Bolo Flô State Park is a state park in Cuiabá, capital of Mato Grosso.
Centro Cultural Paulo da Costa Ferreira
A listed heritage property in Jaciara, Mato Grosso, the Centro Cultural Paulo da Costa Ferreira sits on highway MT-457 along the Estrada Parque Cachoeira da Fumaça.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Jataí
A symbol and monument of Jataí in the state of Goiás, the Holy Spirit Cathedral is a Catholic church that draws attention for its grandeur and modern architecture.
More drives to Rio Verde
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- Belo Horizonte to Rio Verde
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- Brasília to Rio Verde
From Várzea Grande to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Várzea Grande to Rio Verde?
About 11 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 441 miles.
What is the driving distance from Várzea Grande to Rio Verde?
About 441 miles (709 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 Várzea Grande to Rio Verde 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 Várzea Grande to Rio Verde use?
In order: BR-163, BR-364 and BR-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Várzea Grande and Rio Verde?
Closest to the road: Ponte de Ferro (historic bridge, mile 7, 0.0 mi from the route); Zé Bolo Flô State Park (state park, mile 7, 0.4 mi from the route); Centro Cultural Paulo da Costa Ferreira (historic site, mile 95, 0.3 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.