Driving from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Patos de Minas
Patos de Minas lies 1,762 km (1,095 mi) east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 2,150 km (1,336 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Patos de Minas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Brazil |
| Population | 1.8 million | 159,235 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 842 m (2,762 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
Clocks in Patos de Minas are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 26 h 52 min journey lands 27 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Patos de Minas
Crossing from Bolivia into Brazil: money changes from the Boliviano to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book car hire from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Patos de Minas
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Staying in Patos de Minas
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Common questions
How far is Patos de Minas from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,762 km (1,095 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 2,150 km (1,336 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Patos de Minas by car?
About 26 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Patos de Minas?
Patos de Minas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Patos de Minas?
The Real (BRL).
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.