Day trip from Santa Maria to Caxias do Sul
Caxias do Sul lies 261 km (162 mi) east of Santa Maria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Caxias do Sul is a realistic day trip from Santa Maria: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
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| Santa Maria | Caxias do Sul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 271,735 | 479,599 |
| Elevation | 146 m (479 ft) | 787 m (2,582 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 59464-000–97000-000 | 95000-000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Caxias do Sul
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Staying in Caxias do Sul
Our booking partner lists 110 places to stay in Caxias do Sul. Of the 34 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16). Across 15 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 22,246 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Caxias do Sul from Santa Maria?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Maria; by road roughly 318 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Caxias do Sul by road?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Maria and Caxias do Sul?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Caxias do Sul?
Our booking partner lists 110 places to stay in Caxias do Sul, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.