Plan on about 4 h 45 min of driving for the 213-mile (342 km) trip from Medellín to Tuluá, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali).
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: “Mountain roads may lack safety features such as crash barriers or guard rails.”
| Distance by road | 213 mi (342 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Medellín to Tuluá: the shape of the trip
25BAN (42 mi) carries about 20% of the 213 miles. It runs through 4 departments: Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca. Of the 4 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Medellín to Tuluá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–8 | 8 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 8–9 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 9–14 | 5 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 14–16 | 2 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 16–23 | 7 | Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 23–65 | 42 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 65–213 | 148 | Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 66 of this route: Antioquia → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 101 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 104 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 140 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 156 of this route: Risaralda → Valle del Cauca (department line)
Stops between Medellín and Tuluá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella (mile 9), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (mile 14), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 157), Casa del Virrey (mile 157)
- Museums and history: Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella (mile 9), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (mile 14), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 157), Casa del Virrey (mile 157)
Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella
Part of the Archdiocese of Medellín, this Catholic minor basilica dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá stands in the municipality of La Estrella, Antioquia.
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas
This Catholic cathedral in the Colombian municipality of Caldas is dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy and serves as the seat of the bishop of the Diocese of Caldas.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca
Two blocks from Bolívar Park in Cartago, Valle del Cauca, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel stands out for a bell tower set twenty meters apart from the church.
Casa del Virrey
A colonial-era building in Cartago, Casa del Virrey takes its name from the popular tradition that it was built to receive Viceroy José Manuel de Ezpeleta.
More drives to Tuluá
- Manizales to Tuluá
- Cali to Tuluá
- Bogotá to Tuluá
- Villavicencio to Tuluá
- Popayán to Tuluá
- Bucaramanga to Tuluá
From Medellín to other places in Colombia
- Medellín to Armenia
- Medellín to Ibagué
- Medellín to Girardot City
- Medellín to Cali
- Medellín to Zipaquirá
- Medellín to Villavicencio
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Medellín to Tuluá?
About 4 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 213 miles.
How far is Tuluá from Medellín by car?
About 213 miles (342 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 Medellín to Tuluá?
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: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali)). Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Medellín to Tuluá?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (cathedral, mile 14, 0.0 mi from the route); Casa del Virrey (museum, mile 157, 0.2 mi from the route); Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (cathedral, mile 157, 0.3 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.