Driving from São Luís to Caxias
Caxias lies 279 km (174 mi) south of São Luís, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 341 km (212 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| São Luís | Caxias | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 917,237 | 163,546 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) |
| Postal codes | 65000-000 | 65600-000 |
Where to book car hire from São Luís to Caxias
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Staying in Caxias
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Common questions
How far is Caxias from São Luís?
279 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south of São Luís; by road roughly 341 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from São Luís to Caxias by car?
About 4 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São Luís and Caxias?
No, both are on America/Fortaleza 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.