Concepción, Bolivia to Santiago de Chiquitos is about 327 road miles (527 km): roughly 8 h 49 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Distance by road | 327 mi (527 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | F10 → F17 → F4 |
| Departments on the route | Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Concepción–Santiago de Chiquitos drive in a few lines
F17 (125 mi) and F10 (103 mi) carry about 70% of the 327 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Concepción and Santiago de Chiquitos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Santa Cruz |
| F10 | 1–104 | 103 | Santa Cruz |
| connecting roads | 104–107 | 3 | Santa Cruz |
| F17 | 107–232 | 125 | Santa Cruz |
| connecting roads | 232–234 | 2 | Santa Cruz |
| F4 | 234–319 | 85 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 319–327 | 8 | Santa Cruz |
Where to stop on the way to Santiago de Chiquitos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Ignatius Cathedral, San Ignacio de Velasco (mile 106), Santuario Mariano de la Torre (mile 289)
- Museums and history: St. Ignatius Cathedral, San Ignacio de Velasco (mile 106), Parque nacional Histórico Santa Cruz La Vieja (mile 234)
St. Ignatius Cathedral, San Ignacio de Velasco
St. Ignatius Cathedral is a Catholic church in San Ignacio de Velasco, capital of Velasco Province in Bolivia's Santa Cruz department.
Parque nacional Histórico Santa Cruz La Vieja
About 3 km south of San José de Chiquitos, Santa Cruz la Vieja is a historic national park protecting archaeological, historical, and natural features.
Santuario Mariano de la Torre
Also called the Chochís Sanctuary, this shrine to the Virgin of the Assumption stands 2 km from the village of Chochís in Roboré municipality, about 80 km east of San José de Chiquitos.
More drives to Santiago de Chiquitos
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Santiago de Chiquitos
- Samaipata to Santiago de Chiquitos
- Villa Tunari to Santiago de Chiquitos
From Concepción to other places in Bolivia
- Concepción, Bolivia to Samaipata
- Concepción, Bolivia to Tarabuco
- Concepción, Bolivia to Passo do Lontra, Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Concepción, Bolivia to Santiago de Chiquitos?
About 8 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 327 miles.
How far is Santiago de Chiquitos from Concepción, Bolivia by car?
About 327 miles (527 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 Concepción, Bolivia to Santiago de Chiquitos?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Concepción to Santiago de Chiquitos?
In order: F10, F17 and F4. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Concepción and Santiago de Chiquitos?
Closest to the road: St. Ignatius Cathedral, San Ignacio de Velasco (cathedral, mile 106, 0.1 mi from the route); Parque nacional Histórico Santa Cruz La Vieja (archaeological site, mile 234, 3 mi from the route); Santuario Mariano de la Torre (shrine, mile 289, 0.9 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.