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Day Trip to Itacaré
Spend a day immersed in nature while enjoying the landscapes of the Atlantic Forest! Join us on this excursion to Itacaré from Ilhéus.
8 h
from US$ 39
Road trip
Driving from Salvador to Ilhéus
Short answer
From Salvador to Ilhéus it is about 440 km and 7 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.30/L, fuel costs about R$ 252 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 252 one way (R$ 504 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
440 km
Average time
7 h
Fuel
R$ 252
Tolls
R$ 0
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 252 · R$ 504 round trip
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Frequently asked questions about the trip to Ilhéus
How much does it cost to drive from Salvador to Ilhéus?
From Salvador to Ilhéus it is about 440 km and 7 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.30/L, fuel costs about R$ 252 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 252 one way (R$ 504 round trip).
How long does the drive from Salvador to Ilhéus take?
It takes roughly 7 h by car to cover the 440 km, not counting stops. On public holidays and high-season weekends, the time can increase considerably because of traffic leaving and arriving.
Are there tolls on the way from Salvador to Ilhéus?
No. On the route considered on this page there are no tolls between Salvador and Ilhéus.