Vitória to Conselheiro Lafaiete is about 306 road miles (492 km): roughly 8 h 37 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 306 mi (492 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-262 → MG-329 → MG-262 → MG-129 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Vitória to Conselheiro Lafaiete: the shape of the trip
BR-262 (185 mi) and MG-262 (45 mi) carry about 75% of the 306 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Vitória to Conselheiro Lafaiete: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–11 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-262 | 11–196 | 185 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 196–199 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-329 | 199–220 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 220–265 | 45 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 265–306 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 123 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Tropeiro (mile 100), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 265), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 266)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedra Azul State Park (mile 56), Caparaó National Park (mile 119)
- Museums and history: Museu do Tropeiro (mile 100), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 224), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 265), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 266), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (mile 274), Casa dos Contos (mile 274)
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.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana
Often called the Sé of Mariana, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Mariana, Minas Gerais, and the seat of the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana
Founded in 1973 by Archbishop Oscar de Oliveira, the Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana keeps historic musical instruments and music collections, mostly from the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Work on this Rococo Catholic church in Ouro Preto began in 1766 to a design by architect and sculptor Antônio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho.
Casa dos Contos
Casa dos Contos is a museum in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, set in a building in the Minas Gerais Baroque style.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Vitória to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 8 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 306 miles.
What is the driving distance from Vitória to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 306 miles (492 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 Vitória to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
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 Vitória to Conselheiro Lafaiete use?
In order: BR-262, MG-329, MG-262 and MG-129. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Vitória and Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Closest to the road: Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 100, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (cathedral, mile 265, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (museum, mile 266, 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.