The Wayro route from Cali to Yopal is 498 miles (802 km), about 11 h 41 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.”
| Distance | 498 mi (802 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25-04A |
| Departments on the route | Valle del Cauca, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Meta, Casanare |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Cali to Yopal: the shape of the trip
25-04A (8 mi) carries about 2% of the 498 miles. It runs through 7 departments: Valle del Cauca, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Meta, Casanare. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Cali to Yopal: the road sequence
| 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 | 25–334 | 309 | Valle del Cauca, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Meta |
| connecting roads | 334–338 | 4 | Meta |
| local roads | 338–498 | 160 | Meta, Cundinamarca, Casanare |
- 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)
- Mile 361 of this route: Meta → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 392 of this route: Cundinamarca → Meta (department line)
- Mile 404 of this route: Meta → Casanare (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Yopal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Jesucristo Nuestra Paz (mile 268), Bioparque Los Ocarros (mile 341)
- Nature and outdoors: Tequendama Falls (mile 263), Sumapaz Natural Park (mile 285)
- Museums and history: Museo Aéreo Fénix (mile 14), Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia (mile 120), Tequendama (mile 263), Catedral de Jesucristo Nuestra Paz (mile 268), Museo Ciudad Autoconstruida (mile 274)
- With kids: Bioparque Los Ocarros (mile 341)
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.
Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia
Facing the Plaza de Bolívar in Armenia, capital of Quindío, this Catholic cathedral is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
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.
El Burro
El Burro is a wetland of about 47 acres in Bogotá's Kennedy locality, part of the city's savanna wetlands and crossed by Avenida Ciudad de Cali.
Museo Ciudad Autoconstruida
Run by the Museo de Bogotá in Ciudad Bolívar, the Museo Ciudad Autoconstruida challenges stereotypes about the district and highlights its history of human rights work, environmental care and community-built housing.
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.
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 does it take to drive from Cali to Yopal?
About 11 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 498 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cali to Yopal?
About 498 miles (802 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 Yopal 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.
What are good stops between Cali and Yopal?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Jesucristo Nuestra Paz (cathedral, mile 268, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Ciudad Autoconstruida (museum, mile 274, 1 mi from the route); Bioparque Los Ocarros (zoo, mile 341, 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.