Driving from Recife to Palmas
Palmas lies 1,495 km (929 mi) west of Recife, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 48 min without stops, over roughly 1,824 km (1,133 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Recife | Palmas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 306,296 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 271 m (889 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Araguaina) |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 77000-000–85555-000 |
Where to book car hire from Recife to Palmas
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Staying in Palmas
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Common questions
How far is Palmas from Recife?
1,495 km (929 mi) in a straight line, west of Recife; by road roughly 1,824 km (1,133 mi).
How long does it take to get from Recife to Palmas by car?
About 22 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Recife and Palmas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.