The Wayro route from Cali to Villavicencio is 337 miles (542 km), about 8 h 36 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: “Mountain roads may lack safety features such as crash barriers or guard rails.”
| Distance | 337 mi (542 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25-04A |
| Departments on the route | Valle del Cauca, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Meta |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Cali to Villavicencio
25-04A (8 mi) carries about 2% of the 337 miles. It runs through 6 departments: Valle del Cauca, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Meta. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cali to Villavicencio
| 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 | 25–337 | 312 | Valle del Cauca, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Meta |
- Mile 99 of this route: Valle del Cauca → Quindío (department line)
- Mile 132 of this route: Quindío → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Tolima → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 269 of this route: Cundinamarca → Bogota (department line)
- Mile 283 of this route: Bogota → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Cundinamarca → Meta (department line)
Places worth a stop between Cali and Villavicencio
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga (mile 45), Jardín Botanico (mile 119), Catedral de Jesucristo Nuestra Paz (mile 268)
- Nature and outdoors: Tequendama Falls (mile 263), Sumapaz Natural Park (mile 285)
- Museums and history: Museo Aéreo Fénix (mile 14), Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga (mile 45), Jardín Botanico (mile 119), Museo de Arte del Tolima (mile 160), Tequendama (mile 263), Catedral de Jesucristo Nuestra Paz (mile 268)
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.
Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga
In Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia, the Basílica del Señor de los Milagros is a minor basilica dedicated to the Lord of Miracles of Buga.
Jardín Botanico
The Quindío Botanical Garden (Jardín botánico del Quindío) is made up of a group of rural properties in Colombia's Quindío department.
Museo de Arte del Tolima
In Ibagué, capital of Tolima, the Museo de Arte del Tolima shows Colombian art alongside contemporary Latin American work.
Tequendama
A couple of kilometers east of Tequendama Falls, southeast of Soacha, this archaeological site holds evidence of people living on the Bogotá savanna from the late Pleistocene to the middle Holocene.
Tequendama Falls
Some 32 km southwest of Bogotá in Soacha, the Tequendama Falls is a 132-meter waterfall on the Bogotá River.
Catedral de Jesucristo Nuestra Paz
Commonly called Soacha Cathedral, the Catedral de Jesucristo Nuestra Paz stands in the León XIII neighborhood of Soacha and is the seat of the bishop of the Diocese of Soacha.
La Vaca
La Vaca, also called Techovita, is a wetland of about 20 acres in Bogotá's Kennedy locality, part of the Wetlands of Bogotá in the Tunjuelo River basin.
Sumapaz Natural Park
Sumapaz Natural Park (Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz) is a Colombian national park spanning parts of the Meta, Huila and Cundinamarca departments and the Capital District of Bogotá.
Once you reach Villavicencio
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Villavicencio
Villavicencio Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, is a Catholic cathedral in Villavicencio, capital of Colombia's Meta department.
Bioparque Los Ocarros
Bioparque Los Ocarros in Villavicencio is a zoo park that houses animals of the region and works with environmental authorities to protect local wildlife.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cali to Villavicencio?
About 8 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 337 miles.
How far is Villavicencio from Cali by car?
About 337 miles (542 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 Villavicencio 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 Villavicencio?
Closest to the road: Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga (basilica, mile 45, 0.7 mi from the route); Jardín Botanico (museum, mile 119, 0.1 mi from the route); Catedral de Jesucristo Nuestra Paz (cathedral, mile 268, 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.