Plan on about 9 h 33 min of driving for the 452-mile (727 km) trip from Bucaramanga to Tuluá, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali).
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.”
| Distance | 452 mi (727 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Santander, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Bucaramanga to Tuluá: the shape of the trip
25BAN (43 mi) carries about 10% of the 452 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Santander, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Bucaramanga and Tuluá
| 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 | 262–305 | 43 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 305–452 | 147 | Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 134 of this route: Santander → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 305 of this route: Antioquia → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 344 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 380 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 396 of this route: Risaralda → Valle del Cauca (department line)
Places worth a stop between Bucaramanga and Tuluá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 225), Water Museum EPM (mile 240), El Castillo Museum (mile 244), Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella (mile 249), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (mile 253), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 397), Casa del Virrey (mile 397)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Chorrolato (mile 234)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 225), Museo Etnográfico Miguel Ángel Builes (mile 239), Water Museum EPM (mile 240), El Castillo Museum (mile 244), Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella (mile 249), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (mile 253), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 397), Casa del Virrey (mile 397)
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.
Museo Etnográfico Miguel Ángel Builes
Founded in 1962 by the Yarumal Missionaries, this ethnographic museum in Medellín's Ferrini neighborhood focuses on the culture and daily life of Colombia's Indigenous peoples.
Water Museum EPM
Part of Medellín's Barefoot Park, the Water Museum EPM receives about 1,000 visitors a day, most of them students.
El Castillo Museum
In Medellín's El Poblado district, El Castillo Museum displays porcelain and glass, stained glass, antiques, paintings and sculptures in its permanent exhibitions.
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.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca
Two blocks from Bolívar Park in Cartago, Valle del Cauca, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel stands out for a bell tower set twenty meters apart from the church.
Casa del Virrey
A colonial-era building in Cartago, Casa del Virrey takes its name from the popular tradition that it was built to receive Viceroy José Manuel de Ezpeleta.
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From Bucaramanga to other places in Colombia
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- Bucaramanga to Yopal
- Bucaramanga to Manizales
- Bucaramanga to Quibdó
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bucaramanga to Tuluá?
About 9 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 452 miles.
How far is Tuluá from Bucaramanga by car?
About 452 miles (727 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 Tuluá?
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: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali)). Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Bucaramanga and Tuluá?
Closest to the road: Water Museum EPM (museum, mile 240, 0.3 mi from the route); Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (cathedral, mile 253, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa del Virrey (museum, mile 397, 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.