Plan on about 8 h 34 min of driving for the 249-mile (401 km) trip from Cali to Pasto, before any stops.
- 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: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Total distance | 249 mi (401 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 34 min |
| Departments on the route | Valle del Cauca, Cauca, Nariño |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
On the road from Cali to Pasto
It runs through 3 departments: Valle del Cauca, Cauca, Nariño. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Cali to Pasto: 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 | 69–249 | 180 | Cauca, Nariño |
- Mile 20 of this route: Valle del Cauca → Cauca (department line)
- Mile 187 of this route: Cauca → Nariño (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cali and Pasto
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (mile 92)
- Nature and outdoors: Farallones de Cali National Natural Park (mile 12)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (mile 92)
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.
Arriving in Pasto
St. Ezequiel Moreno Cathedral, Pasto
Pasto Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Pasto and takes its name from St. Ezequiel Moreno, the friar who was appointed the city's bishop in 1895.
More drives to Pasto
- Bogotá to Pasto
- Pereira to Pasto
- Manizales to Pasto
- Villavicencio to Pasto
- Guayaquil to Pasto, Colombia
- Cuenca to Pasto, Colombia
From Cali to other places in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cali to Pasto?
About 8 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 249 miles.
How far is Pasto from Cali by car?
About 249 miles (401 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 Pasto?
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.
What are good stops between Cali and Pasto?
Closest to the road: Farallones de Cali National Natural Park (national park, mile 12, 8 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (basilica, mile 92, 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.