10 Cities Near Belo Horizonte + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Belo Horizonte, Brazil, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Ouro Preto, Sabará, Contagem.
The closest notable city to Belo Horizonte, Brazil is Ouro Preto, about 43 mi (69 km) away — roughly 1 hr 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouro PretoThe baroque jewel of Minas | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| SabaráA gold-rush colonial town | 9 mi / 14 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ContagemParks and industry | 8 mi / 12 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| BetimLakes and the countryside | 17 mi / 28 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| TiradentesCobblestones and a scenic railway | 84 mi / 135 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Vespasiano | 16 mi / 25 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Esmeraldas | 27 mi / 43 km | 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Sete Lagoas | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Itaúna | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pará de Minas | 44 mi / 70 km | 1 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Belo Horizonte
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ouro Preto, Sabará, Contagem, Betim, Tiradentes. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Belo Horizonte include Ouro Preto, Sabará, Contagem, Betim, Tiradentes. The closest is Ouro Preto, about 43 miles (69 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.