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Cities Near São João del Rei

Cities near São João del Rei, Brazil: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Barbacena, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Lavras. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to São João del Rei, Brazil is Barbacena, about 32 mi (52 km) away — roughly 57 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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Barbacena32 mi / 52 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Conselheiro Lafaiete45 mi / 72 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Lavras48 mi / 77 km1 hr 26 minDrive/railDay trip
Ouro Preto71 mi / 114 km2 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Juiz de Fora73 mi / 117 km1 hr 42 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Três Corações75 mi / 120 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Itaúna76 mi / 122 km1 hr 46 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ibirité78 mi / 126 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Divinópolis80 mi / 128 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Varginha81 mi / 130 km1 hr 52 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from São João del Rei

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Barbacena, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Lavras, Ouro Preto, Juiz de Fora. 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 São João del Rei include Barbacena, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Lavras, Ouro Preto, Juiz de Fora. The closest is Barbacena, about 32 miles (52 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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