Caxias do Sul to Santa Cruz do Sul

At 135 km (84 mi) apart, Santa Cruz do Sul is a realistic day trip from Caxias do Sul: about 2 h 12 min each way by road.

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The two ends, side by side
	Caxias do Sul	Santa Cruz do Sul
Country	Brazil	Brazil
Population	479,599	138,270
Elevation	787 m (2,582 ft)	69 m (226 ft)
Time now	UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)	UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
Postal codes	95000-000	96800-000

Where to book tours and tickets in Santa Cruz do Sul

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find tours and tickets on Expedia

ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator

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Common questions

How far is Santa Cruz do Sul from Caxias do Sul?

135 km (84 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Caxias do Sul; by road roughly 165 km (103 mi).

How long does it take to get from Caxias do Sul to Santa Cruz do Sul by road?

About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Caxias do Sul and Santa Cruz do Sul?

No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.

Day trip from Caxias do Sul to Santa Cruz do Sul