The Wayro route from Manizales to Girardot City is 140 miles (226 km), about 3 h 56 min of driving without stops.
Read the full advisory before you go: 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 by road | 140 mi (226 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 56 min |
| Departments on the route | Caldas, Risaralda, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Manizales–Girardot City drive in a few lines
It runs through 5 departments: Caldas, Risaralda, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Manizales and Girardot City
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–52 | 52 | Caldas, Risaralda, Quindío |
| connecting roads | 52–56 | 4 | Quindío |
| local roads | 56–140 | 84 | Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca |
- Mile 19 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 46 of this route: Risaralda → Quindío (department line)
- Mile 72 of this route: Quindío → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Tolima → Cundinamarca (department line)
What to see on the way from Manizales to Girardot City
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira (mile 32), Jardín Botánico (mile 34), Quimbaya Museum (mile 57)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira (mile 32), Jardín Botánico (mile 34), Quimbaya Museum (mile 57), Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia (mile 61), Jardín Botanico (mile 62), Catedral de Ibagué (mile 100), Museo de Arte del Tolima (mile 101)
Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira
Pereira Cathedral, formally Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, is the Catholic cathedral of Pereira, capital of Colombia's Risaralda department, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Jardín Botánico
Jardín Botánico (Jardín Botánico de la Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira) is a center for research, conservation and environmental education at the Technological University of Pereira, Colombia.
Quimbaya Museum
Designed by architect Rogelio Salmona, Armenia's Quimbaya Museum displays about 390 gold objects plus pottery, stone sculpture and carved wood, mainly from the pre-Columbian Quimbaya culture.
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.
Jardín Botanico
The Quindío Botanical Garden (Jardín botánico del Quindío) is made up of a group of rural properties in Colombia's Quindío department.
Catedral de Ibagué
Formally dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, the Catedral de Ibagué (Catedral Metropolitana de Ibagué) stands on the east side of Plaza de Bolívar in central Ibagué, at Carrera 3 and Calle 10.
Museo de Arte del Tolima
In Ibagué, capital of Tolima, the Museo de Arte del Tolima shows Colombian art alongside contemporary Latin American work.
More drives to Girardot City
- Pereira to Girardot City
- Cartago, Colombia to Girardot City
- Medellín to Girardot City
- Tuluá to Girardot City
- Cali to Girardot City
- Bogotá to Girardot City
From Manizales to other places in Colombia
- Manizales to Guatapé
- Manizales to Tuluá
- Manizales to Zipaquirá
- Manizales to Tunja
- Manizales to Sogamoso
- Manizales to Yopal
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Manizales to Girardot City?
About 3 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 140 miles.
How far is Girardot City from Manizales by car?
About 140 miles (226 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 Manizales to Girardot City drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Manizales and Girardot City?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira (cathedral, mile 32, 0.5 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico (museum, mile 34, 0.4 mi from the route); Quimbaya Museum (museum, mile 57, 1 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.