Day trip from Pelotas to Rio Grande
Rio Grande lies 37 km (23 mi) south-east of Pelotas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 37 km (23 mi) apart, Rio Grande is a realistic day trip from Pelotas: about 36 min each way by road.
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| Pelotas | Rio Grande | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 336,150 | 198,935 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 96000-000 | 96200-000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Rio Grande
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Staying in Rio Grande
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Common questions
How far is Rio Grande from Pelotas?
37 km (23 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Pelotas; by road roughly 46 km (28 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pelotas to Rio Grande by road?
About 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pelotas and Rio Grande?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo 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.