The Wayro route from La Paz, Bolivia to Quillacollo is 222 miles (357 km), about 6 h 22 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Most highways do not have shoulders, fences, or barriers, and there are few lane markings.”
| Distance | 222 mi (357 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | F1 → F4 |
| Departments on the route | La Paz, Oruro, Cochabamba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The La Paz–Quillacollo drive in a few lines
F1 (106 mi) and F4 (99 mi) carry about 92% of the 222 miles. It runs through 3 departments: La Paz, Oruro, Cochabamba. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: La Paz to Quillacollo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 4–8 | 4 | La Paz |
| F1 | 8–114 | 106 | La Paz, Oruro |
| F4 | 114–134 | 20 | Oruro |
| local roads | 134–143 | 9 | Oruro |
| F4 | 143–222 | 79 | Cochabamba |
- Mile 98 of this route: La Paz → Oruro (department line)
- Mile 143 of this route: Oruro → Cochabamba (department line)
What to see on the way from La Paz to Quillacollo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chacoma Tombs (mile 15)
- Museums and history: Tama Chullpa (mile 77), Inka Raqay (mile 213)
Chacoma Tombs
Found in 2017 on the Altiplano near Chacoma and Mazo Cruz in Viacha municipality, the Chacoma Tombs (Tumbas de Chacoma) are a necropolis of underground, cave-like burial chambers, unlike the region's chullpa burial towers.
Tama Chullpa
On the Bolivian Altiplano near the community of Culli Culli Alto, Tama Chullpa is a necropolis of funerary towers, or chullpas, attributed to the pre-Inca Pacajes culture of the Late Intermediate period.
Inka Raqay
Inka Raqay is an archaeological site near the community of Linku in Sipe Sipe municipality, Quillacollo Province, Cochabamba Department.
When you get to Quillacollo
Laguna de Sumumpaya
Also called Laguna Ceramil or Laguna de Patos, Laguna de Sumumpaya is a freshwater lagoon in the western part of Colcapirhua municipality, Cochabamba department.
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From La Paz to other places in Bolivia
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from La Paz, Bolivia to Quillacollo?
About 6 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 222 miles.
What is the driving distance from La Paz, Bolivia to Quillacollo?
About 222 miles (357 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 La Paz, Bolivia to Quillacollo?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from La Paz to Quillacollo use?
In order: F1 and F4. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between La Paz and Quillacollo?
Closest to the road: Chacoma Tombs (necropolis, mile 15, 0.7 mi from the route); Tama Chullpa (archaeological site, mile 77, 3 mi from the route); Inka Raqay (archaeological site, mile 213, 3 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.