By road, Montería and Tuluá are about 505 miles (812 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 37 min of driving.
- 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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Distance by road | 505 mi (812 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 37 min |
| Departments on the route | Córdoba, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Montería to Tuluá is like
It runs through 5 departments: Córdoba, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca. Of the 4 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Montería to Tuluá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–285 | 285 | Córdoba, Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 285–287 | 2 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 287–505 | 218 | Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 43 of this route: Córdoba → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 357 of this route: Antioquia → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 393 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 396 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 432 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 448 of this route: Risaralda → Valle del Cauca (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Montería and Tuluá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón de La Llorona (mile 216), Cathedral Basilica of Santa Fe de Antioquia (mile 281), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 449), Casa del Virrey (mile 449)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón de La Llorona (mile 216)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Santa Fe de Antioquia (mile 281), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 449), Casa del Virrey (mile 449)
Cañón de La Llorona
Carved by the Sucio River through the municipalities of Dabeiba and Mutatá in Antioquia, the Cañón de La Llorona has been a natural park since 2017.
Cathedral Basilica of Santa Fe de Antioquia
Facing the main square of Santa Fe de Antioquia, this cathedral basilica is a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception.
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
- Medellín to Tuluá
- Cali to Tuluá
- Bogotá to Tuluá
- Villavicencio to Tuluá
- Popayán to Tuluá
From Montería to other places in Colombia
- Montería to Armenia
- Montería to Yopal
- Montería to Palomino
- Montería to Taganga
- Montería to Guachaca
- Montería to Riohacha
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Montería to Tuluá?
About 10 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 505 miles.
How far is Tuluá from Montería by car?
About 505 miles (812 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 Montería 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 Montería to Tuluá?
Closest to the road: Cañón de La Llorona (canyon, mile 216, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Santa Fe de Antioquia (cathedral, mile 281, 0.3 mi from the route); Casa del Virrey (museum, mile 449, 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.