By road, Cali and Coconuco are about 107 miles (172 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 45 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Cauca (excluding Popayán).
- 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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Distance by road | 107 mi (172 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 45 min |
| Departments on the route | Valle del Cauca, Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Cali to Coconuco drive plays out
It runs through 2 departments: Valle del Cauca, Cauca. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Cali to Coconuco: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–67 | 67 | Valle del Cauca, Cauca |
| connecting roads | 67–69 | 2 | Cauca |
| local roads | 69–92 | 23 | Cauca |
| connecting roads | 92–94 | 2 | Cauca |
| local roads | 94–107 | 13 | Cauca |
- Mile 20 of this route: Valle del Cauca → Cauca (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cali and Coconuco
- Nature and outdoors: Farallones de Cali National Natural Park (mile 12)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (mile 91), Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (mile 91)
Farallones de Cali National Natural Park
Created in 1968, Farallones de Cali National Natural Park lies within the Chocó biogeographic zone and is one of Colombia's most diverse protected areas for wildlife.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán
Also known as Popayán Cathedral, this Catholic basilica is dedicated to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Assumption.
Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art
In Popayán, capital of Colombia's Cauca department, the Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art is mainly devoted to displaying sacred art.
More drives to Coconuco
- Tuluá to Coconuco
- San Cipriano to Coconuco
- Armenia to Coconuco
- Pereira to Coconuco
- Manizales to Coconuco
- Zipaquirá to Coconuco
From Cali to other places in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cali to Coconuco?
About 3 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 107 miles.
How far is Coconuco from Cali by car?
About 107 miles (172 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Cali to Coconuco drive?
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); Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali)). Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Cali to Coconuco?
Closest to the road: Farallones de Cali National Natural Park (national park, mile 12, 8 mi from the route); Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (museum, mile 91, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (basilica, mile 91, 1 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.