Plan on about 7 h 54 min of driving for the 312-mile (502 km) trip from Oruro to San Pedro de Quemes Canton, before any stops.
Full advisory: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Distance by road | 312 mi (502 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | F1 → F30 → F5 |
| Departments on the route | Oruro, Potosí |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Oruro–San Pedro de Quemes Canton drive in a few lines
F30 (122 mi) and F5 (117 mi) carry about 77% of the 312 miles. It runs through 2 departments: Oruro, Potosí. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Oruro and San Pedro de Quemes Canton
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Oruro |
| F1 | 1–72 | 71 | Oruro |
| F30 | 72–194 | 122 | Oruro, Potosí |
| connecting roads | 194–195 | 1 | Potosí |
| F5 | 195–312 | 117 | Potosí |
- Mile 118 of this route: Oruro → Potosí (department line)
Where to stop on the way to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Machacamarca Railway museum (mile 19), Museum Necropolis Kausay Wasi (mile 288)
- Museums and history: Machacamarca Railway museum (mile 19), Laqaya (mile 283), Museum Necropolis Kausay Wasi (mile 288)
Machacamarca Railway museum
The Machacamarca Railway Museum (Museo Ferroviario de Machacamarca) is a railway museum in the municipality of Machacamarca, in Bolivia's Oruro department.
Laqaya
Laqaya is an archaeological site on Bolivia's Altiplano, in the Colcha "K" Municipality of Nor Lípez Province in the Potosí Department.
Museum Necropolis Kausay Wasi
The Museum Necropolis Kausay Wasi (Museo Necrópolis Kausay Wasi) is both an archaeological museum and a necropolis in Bolivia's Altiplano region.
More drives to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
- Sucre to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
- Tarabuco to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
- Quime to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
- Quillacollo to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
- Cochabamba to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
- La Paz, Bolivia to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
From Oruro to other places in Bolivia
- Oruro to Chulumani
- Oruro to Rurrenabaque
- Oruro to San Ignacio de Moxos
- Oruro to Villa Tunari
- Oruro to Tarabuco
- Oruro to Tarija
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Oruro to San Pedro de Quemes Canton?
About 7 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 312 miles.
How far is San Pedro de Quemes Canton from Oruro by car?
About 312 miles (502 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 Oruro to San Pedro de Quemes Canton?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Oruro to San Pedro de Quemes Canton?
In order: F1, F30 and F5. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Oruro and San Pedro de Quemes Canton?
Closest to the road: Machacamarca Railway museum (railway museum, mile 19, 0.4 mi from the route); Laqaya (archaeological site, mile 283, 3 mi from the route); Museum Necropolis Kausay Wasi (museum, mile 288, 0.7 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.