Vila Velha to Itabira is about 276 road miles (444 km): roughly 7 h 51 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 276 mi (444 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-262 → LMG-779 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Vila Velha to Itabira drive plays out
BR-262 (234 mi) and LMG-779 (16 mi) carry about 91% of the 276 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Vila Velha to Itabira
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 6–16 | 10 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-262 | 16–250 | 234 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 250–255 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-779 | 255–271 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 271–276 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 127 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itabira
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Tropeiro (mile 105)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedra Azul State Park (mile 60), Caparaó National Park (mile 123)
- Museums and history: Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 9), Museu do Tropeiro (mile 105)
Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo
In Cariacica, the Espírito Santo Military Police Museum holds more than 600 objects and 900 photographs on the force's history, in a building that closely resembles the state's first barracks, Quartel do Moscoso.
Pedra Azul State Park
Pedra Azul State Park in Espírito Santo was created by a 1991 state law from an earlier reserve and covers about 3,064 acres of protected land.
Museu do Tropeiro
Opened in 2011 in Ibatiba, in the Caparaó region of Espírito Santo, the Museu do Tropeiro displays items tied to the muleteers who opened roads and trade in the area.
Caparaó National Park
Created in 1961, Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains on the Minas Gerais–Espírito Santo border, including Pico da Bandeira, one of Brazil's highest peaks.
When you get to Itabira
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Itabira
Known locally as Itabira Cathedral, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the municipality of Itabira, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Itabira
- Sete Lagoas to Itabira
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itabira
- Barbacena to Itabira
- Juiz de Fora to Itabira
- Araxá to Itabira
- Petrópolis to Itabira
From Vila Velha to other places in Brazil
- Vila Velha to Governador Valadares
- Vila Velha to Ipatinga
- Vila Velha to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Vila Velha to Itaguaí
- Vila Velha to Divinópolis
- Vila Velha to Barra Mansa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Vila Velha to Itabira?
About 7 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 276 miles.
How far is Itabira from Vila Velha by car?
About 276 miles (444 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 Vila Velha to Itabira?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Vila Velha to Itabira?
In order: BR-262 and LMG-779. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Vila Velha to Itabira?
Closest to the road: Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 9, 2 mi from the route); Pedra Azul State Park (state park, mile 60, 2 mi from the route); Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 105, 0.2 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.