Cities Near Santa Maria
Cities near Santa Maria, Brazil: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including São Gabriel, Cachoeira do Sul, Cruz Alta. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Santa Maria, Brazil is São Gabriel, about 55 mi (88 km) away — roughly 1 hr 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Gabriel | 55 mi / 88 km | 1 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cachoeira do Sul | 60 mi / 96 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cruz Alta | 73 mi / 117 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Santa Cruz do Sul | 83 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ijuí | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Santo Ângelo | 100 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lajeado | 112 mi / 180 km | 2 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Carazinho | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bagé | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Alegrete | 119 mi / 192 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Santa Maria
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: São Gabriel, Cachoeira do Sul, Cruz Alta, Santa Cruz do Sul, Ijuí. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Santa Maria
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Lajeado, Carazinho, Bagé, Alegrete. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
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 Santa Maria include São Gabriel, Cachoeira do Sul, Cruz Alta, Santa Cruz do Sul, Ijuí. The closest is São Gabriel, about 55 miles (88 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit São Gabriel
- → Best time to visit Cachoeira do Sul
- → Best time to visit Cruz Alta
- → Best time to visit Santa Cruz do Sul
- → Best time to visit Ijuí
- → Best time to visit Santo Ângelo
- → Best time to visit Lajeado
- → Best time to visit Carazinho
- → Best time to visit Bagé
- → Best time to visit Alegrete