By road, Bucaramanga and Quibdó are about 378 miles (609 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 46 min of driving.
Read the full advisory before you go: Colombia. Advisory issued: Colombia March 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Colombia: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Distance by road | 378 mi (609 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Santander, Antioquia, Chocó |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Bucaramanga to Quibdó
25BAN (14 mi) carries about 4% of the 378 miles. It runs through 3 departments: Santander, Antioquia, Chocó. Of the 6 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Bucaramanga to Quibdó, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santander |
| connecting roads | 4–7 | 3 | Santander |
| local roads | 7–247 | 240 | Santander, Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 247–249 | 2 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 249–254 | 5 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 254–255 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 255–262 | 7 | Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 262–276 | 14 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 276–378 | 102 | Antioquia, Chocó |
- Mile 134 of this route: Santander → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 318 of this route: Antioquia → Chocó (department line)
Places worth a stop between Bucaramanga and Quibdó
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 225), Planetarium of Medellín (mile 238), Medellín Museum of Modern Art (mile 242), Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella (mile 249), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (mile 253)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Chorrolato (mile 234)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 225), Planetarium of Medellín (mile 238), Medellín Museum of Modern Art (mile 242), Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella (mile 249), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (mile 253)
- With kids: Planetarium of Medellín (mile 238)
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota
Girardota Cathedral is a Neo-Romanesque church of exposed brick, designed by French architect Charles Émile Carré and built over 32 years.
Salto Chorrolato
In the San Félix area of Bello, in the Aburrá Valley near Medellín, Salto Chorrolato (Chorro del Hato) is a multi-step waterfall and a symbol of the municipality.
Planetarium of Medellín
Medellín's Jesús Emilio Ramírez González Planetarium opened on October 10, 1984, an idea first conceived by the astronomical society of the Colegio San José.
Medellín Museum of Modern Art
Medellín's Museum of Modern Art, founded in 1978, is a modern art museum in the Colombian city of Medellín.
Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella
Part of the Archdiocese of Medellín, this Catholic minor basilica dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá stands in the municipality of La Estrella, Antioquia.
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas
This Catholic cathedral in the Colombian municipality of Caldas is dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy and serves as the seat of the bishop of the Diocese of Caldas.
More drives to Quibdó
- Ibagué to Quibdó
- Bogotá to Quibdó
- Villavicencio to Quibdó
- Tunja to Quibdó
- Yopal to Quibdó
- Barrancabermeja to Quibdó
From Bucaramanga to other places in Colombia
- Bucaramanga to Tunja
- Bucaramanga to Sogamoso
- Bucaramanga to Zipaquirá
- Bucaramanga to Yopal
- Bucaramanga to Manizales
- Bucaramanga to Pereira
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bucaramanga to Quibdó?
About 8 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 378 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bucaramanga to Quibdó?
About 378 miles (609 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 Bucaramanga to Quibdó?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Bucaramanga to Quibdó?
Closest to the road: Planetarium of Medellín (science museum, mile 238, 0.4 mi from the route); Medellín Museum of Modern Art (art museum, mile 242, 0.2 mi from the route); Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (cathedral, mile 253, 0.2 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.