The Wayro route from Cúcuta to Yopal is 327 miles (527 km), about 8 h 8 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Norte de Santander.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Within 10 km (6 miles) of the Colombia-Venezuela border.
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: “The Colombia-Venezuela border is not clearly marked.”
| Distance | 327 mi (527 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 8 min |
| Departments on the route | Norte de Santander, Santander, Boyacá, Casanare |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Cúcuta to Yopal
It runs through 4 departments: Norte de Santander, Santander, Boyacá, Casanare. Of the 5 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cúcuta to Yopal
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–225 | 225 | Norte de Santander, Santander, Boyacá |
| connecting roads | 225–228 | 3 | Boyacá |
| local roads | 228–238 | 10 | Boyacá |
| connecting roads | 238–240 | 2 | Boyacá |
| local roads | 240–327 | 87 | Boyacá, Casanare |
- Mile 92 of this route: Norte de Santander → Santander (department line)
- Mile 144 of this route: Santander → Boyacá (department line)
- Mile 294 of this route: Boyacá → Casanare (department line)
Stops between Cúcuta and Yopal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santa Clara (mile 47), Pamplona Colonial House Museum (mile 47), St. Lawrence Cathedral, Duitama (mile 225), Archaeology Museum, Sogamoso (mile 238), Salto de Candelas (mile 281)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto de Candelas (mile 281)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Santa Clara (mile 47), Pamplona Colonial House Museum (mile 47), St. Lawrence Cathedral, Duitama (mile 225), Archaeology Museum, Sogamoso (mile 238)
Catedral de Santa Clara
Also known as Pamplona Cathedral (Catedral de Pamplona), Catedral de Santa Clara is a Catholic church in the municipality of Pamplona and the seat of the Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona.
Pamplona Colonial House Museum
In northeastern Colombia, the Pamplona Colonial House Museum ranks among the oldest museums in the department of Norte de Santander.
St. Lawrence Cathedral, Duitama
St. Lawrence Cathedral, also known as Duitama Cathedral, is a Catholic church in Duitama dedicated to St. Lawrence.
Archaeology Museum, Sogamoso
Officially the Parque Museo Arqueológico Eliecer Silva Celis, the Archaeology Museum in Sogamoso, Boyacá, holds 4,000 pieces from the Muisca and Herrera periods.
Salto de Candelas
In the municipality of Pajarito, Boyacá, Salto de Candelas is a 140-meter waterfall surrounded by dense forest in Colombia's Eastern Andes.
More drives to Yopal
From Cúcuta to other places in Colombia
- Cúcuta to Bucaramanga
- Cúcuta to Barrancabermeja
- Cúcuta to Sogamoso
- Cúcuta to Tunja
- Cúcuta to Zipaquirá
- Cúcuta to Villavicencio
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cúcuta to Yopal?
About 8 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 327 miles.
How far is Yopal from Cúcuta 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Cúcuta 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: Norte de Santander; Colombia: Within 10 km (6 miles) of the Colombia-Venezuela border). Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Cúcuta and Yopal?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Santa Clara (cathedral, mile 47, 0.5 mi from the route); Archaeology Museum, Sogamoso (museum, mile 238, 0.4 mi from the route); Salto de Candelas (waterfall, mile 281, 0.5 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.