The Wayro route from Cali to Montería is 523 miles (841 km), about 12 h 49 min of driving without 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 by road | 523 mi (841 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25-04A → 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Cali to Montería
25BAN (19 mi) and 25-04A (8 mi) carry about 5% of the 523 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba. Of the 8 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cali to Montería
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–16 | 16 | Valle del Cauca |
| connecting roads | 16–17 | 1 | Valle del Cauca |
| 25-04A | 17–25 | 8 | Valle del Cauca |
| local roads | 25–179 | 154 | Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, Caldas |
| connecting roads | 179–180 | 1 | Caldas |
| local roads | 180–231 | 51 | Caldas, Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 231–250 | 19 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 250–264 | 14 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 264–265 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 265–283 | 18 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 283–284 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 284–523 | 239 | Antioquia, Córdoba |
- Mile 117 of this route: Valle del Cauca → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 133 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 170 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 173 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 208 of this route: Caldas → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 454 of this route: Antioquia → Córdoba (department line)
Stops between Cali and Montería
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 116), El Castillo Museum (mile 270), Parque de la Conservación (mile 272), Water Museum EPM (mile 273), Planetarium of Medellín (mile 275), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 320), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 350)
- Museums and history: Museo Aéreo Fénix (mile 14), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 116), El Castillo Museum (mile 270), Parque de la Conservación (mile 272), Water Museum EPM (mile 273), Planetarium of Medellín (mile 275), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 320), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 350)
- With kids: Planetarium of Medellín (mile 275)
Museo Aéreo Fénix
In Palmira, Valle del Cauca, the nonprofit Museo Aéreo Fénix tells the story of transportation in Colombia over the years, with a main focus on air travel.
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.
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.
Parque de la Conservación
Formerly the Santa Fe Zoo and renamed in 2020, Medellín's Parque de la Conservación holds more than 500 animals of 122 species, mostly from the Americas.
Water Museum EPM
Part of Medellín's Barefoot Park, the Water Museum EPM receives about 1,000 visitors a day, most of them students.
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.
Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral
Facing the south side of Bolívar Park in Santa Rosa de Osos, Colombia, this cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá.
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
A minor basilica in Yarumal, the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy belongs to the Diocese of Santa Rosa de Osos and serves as the parish church.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cali to Montería?
About 12 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 523 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cali to Montería?
About 523 miles (841 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 Cali to Montería?
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 roads does the drive from Cali to Montería use?
In order: 25-04A and 25BAN. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cali and Montería?
Closest to the road: Parque de la Conservación (museum, mile 272, 0.2 mi from the route); Water Museum EPM (museum, mile 273, 0.3 mi from the route); Planetarium of Medellín (science museum, mile 275, 0.4 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.