By road, Ipiales and Coconuco are about 225 miles (362 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 32 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Cauca (excluding Popayán).
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: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Distance | 225 mi (362 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 32 min |
| Departments on the route | Nariño, Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Ipiales to Coconuco is like
It runs through 2 departments: Nariño, Cauca. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ipiales to Coconuco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–206 | 206 | Nariño, Cauca |
| connecting roads | 206–213 | 7 | Cauca |
| local roads | 213–225 | 12 | Cauca |
- Mile 114 of this route: Nariño → Cauca (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Coconuco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Ezequiel Moreno Cathedral, Pasto (mile 51), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (mile 209), Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (mile 209)
- Museums and history: St. Ezequiel Moreno Cathedral, Pasto (mile 51), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (mile 209), Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (mile 209)
St. Ezequiel Moreno Cathedral, Pasto
Pasto Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Pasto and takes its name from St. Ezequiel Moreno, the friar who was appointed the city's bishop in 1895.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán
Also known as Popayán Cathedral, this Catholic basilica is dedicated to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Assumption.
Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art
In Popayán, capital of Colombia's Cauca department, the Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art is mainly devoted to displaying sacred art.
More drives to Coconuco
- Cali to Coconuco
- Tuluá to Coconuco
- San Cipriano to Coconuco
- Armenia to Coconuco
- Pereira to Coconuco
- Manizales to Coconuco
From Ipiales to other places in Colombia
- Ipiales to Pitalito
- Ipiales to Zipaquirá
- Ipiales to Babahoyo, Ecuador
- Ipiales to Montecristi, Ecuador
- Ipiales to Salinas, Ecuador
- Ipiales to Guaranda, Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ipiales to Coconuco?
About 7 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 225 miles.
How far is Coconuco from Ipiales by car?
About 225 miles (362 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 Ipiales to Coconuco 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: Cauca (excluding Popayán)). Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Ipiales to Coconuco?
Closest to the road: St. Ezequiel Moreno Cathedral, Pasto (cathedral, mile 51, 0.6 mi from the route); Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (museum, mile 209, 0.5 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (basilica, mile 209, 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.