Plan on about 1 h 32 min of driving for the 62-mile (99 km) trip from Cali 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: “Mountain roads may lack safety features such as crash barriers or guard rails.”
| Distance | 62 mi (99 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25-04A |
| Departments on the route | Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
Driving Cali to Tuluá: the shape of the trip
25-04A (8 mi) carries about 13% of the 62 miles. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cali to Tuluá
| 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 | 25–62 | 37 | Valle del Cauca |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cali and Tuluá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 46)
- Museums and history: Museo Aéreo Fénix (mile 14), St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 46)
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.
More drives to Tuluá
- Manizales to Tuluá
- Medellín to Tuluá
- Bogotá to Tuluá
- Villavicencio to Tuluá
- Popayán to Tuluá
- Bucaramanga to Tuluá
From Cali to other places in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cali to Tuluá?
About 1 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 62 miles.
How far is Tuluá from Cali by car?
About 62 miles (99 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 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Cali to Tuluá?
Closest to the road: Museo Aéreo Fénix (aviation museum, mile 14, 3 mi from the route); St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (cathedral, mile 46, 0.6 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.