Driving from Fortaleza to Palmas
Palmas lies 1,296 km (805 mi) south-west of Fortaleza, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 46 min without stops, over roughly 1,581 km (982 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Fortaleza | Palmas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 2.4 million | 306,296 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 271 m (889 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-3 (America/Araguaina) |
| Postal codes | 60000-000 | 77000-000–85555-000 |
Where to book car hire from Fortaleza to Palmas
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Staying in Palmas
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Common questions
How far is Palmas from Fortaleza?
1,296 km (805 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Fortaleza; by road roughly 1,581 km (982 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fortaleza to Palmas by car?
About 19 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fortaleza and Palmas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.