The Wayro route from Cali to Pereira is 134 miles (215 km), about 3 h 11 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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Total distance | 134 mi (215 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25-04A |
| Departments on the route | Valle del Cauca, Risaralda |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Cali–Pereira drive in a few lines
25-04A (8 mi) carries about 6% of the 134 miles. It runs through 2 departments: Valle del Cauca, Risaralda. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cali to Pereira, road by road
| 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 | 25–134 | 109 | Valle del Cauca, Risaralda |
- Mile 117 of this route: Valle del Cauca → Risaralda (department line)
Stops between Cali and Pereira
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 46), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 116), Casa del Virrey (mile 116)
- Museums and history: Museo Aéreo Fénix (mile 14), St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 46), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 116), Casa del Virrey (mile 116)
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.
St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga
Seat of the Catholic bishop of Buga, St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral stands in Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia, and is dedicated to the Apostle Simon Peter.
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.
Arriving in Pereira
Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira
Pereira Cathedral, formally Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, is the Catholic cathedral of Pereira, capital of Colombia's Risaralda department, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Jardín Botánico
Jardín Botánico (Jardín Botánico de la Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira) is a center for research, conservation and environmental education at the Technological University of Pereira, Colombia.
More drives to Pereira
From Cali to other places in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cali to Pereira?
About 3 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 134 miles.
How far is Pereira from Cali by car?
About 134 miles (215 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 Pereira 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: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali)). Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Cali to Pereira?
Closest to the road: St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (cathedral, mile 46, 0.6 mi from the route); Casa del Virrey (museum, mile 116, 0.9 mi from the route); Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (cathedral, mile 116, 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.