Plan on about 12 h 40 min of driving for the 533-mile (858 km) trip from Barrancabermeja to Coconuco, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Cauca (excluding Popayán).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Colombia. Advisory issued: Colombia March 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Colombia: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Total distance | 533 mi (858 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | 40 TL G |
| Departments on the route | Santander, Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Caldas, Tolima, Huila, Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Barrancabermeja–Coconuco drive in a few lines
40 TL G (5 mi) carries about 1% of the 533 miles. It runs through 7 departments: Santander, Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Caldas, Tolima, Huila, Cauca. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Barrancabermeja to Coconuco: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–253 | 253 | Santander, Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Caldas, Tolima |
| 40 TL G | 253–258 | 5 | Tolima |
| local roads | 258–533 | 275 | Tolima, Huila, Cauca |
- Mile 92 of this route: Santander → Boyacá (department line)
- Mile 132 of this route: Boyacá → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 160 of this route: Cundinamarca → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 169 of this route: Caldas → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 177 of this route: Cundinamarca → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Tolima → Huila (department line)
- Mile 444 of this route: Huila → Cauca (department line)
- Mile 451 of this route: Cauca → Huila (department line)
- Mile 515 of this route: Huila → Cauca (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Coconuco
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, La Dorada
Facing Simón Bolívar Park in La Dorada, Caldas, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral is the main church of the Diocese of La Dorada-Guaduas and dates to the mid-20th century.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neiva
Neiva Cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, is the city's Roman Catholic cathedral in the Huila department of southwestern Colombia.
Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum
The Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum in Neiva, Colombia, is dedicated to conserving the cultural heritage of the Huila Department.
More drives to Coconuco
- Cali to Coconuco
- Tuluá to Coconuco
- San Cipriano to Coconuco
- Armenia to Coconuco
- Pereira to Coconuco
- Manizales to Coconuco
From Barrancabermeja to other places in Colombia
- Barrancabermeja to Sogamoso
- Barrancabermeja to Zipaquirá
- Barrancabermeja to Quibdó
- Barrancabermeja to Cartago, Colombia
- Barrancabermeja to San Cipriano
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Barrancabermeja to Coconuco?
About 12 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
How far is Coconuco from Barrancabermeja by car?
About 533 miles (858 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Barrancabermeja to Coconuco?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Colombia: Cauca (excluding Popayán)). Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Barrancabermeja to Coconuco?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, La Dorada (cathedral, mile 154, 2 mi from the route); Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum (archaeological museum, mile 376, 1 mi from the route); Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neiva (cathedral, mile 376, 2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.