By road, Pasto and Neiva are about 288 miles (464 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 43 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Cauca (excluding Popayán).
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: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Distance by road | 288 mi (464 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 43 min |
| Departments on the route | Nariño, Putumayo, Cauca, Huila |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Pasto to Neiva: the shape of the trip
It runs through 4 departments: Nariño, Putumayo, Cauca, Huila. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pasto to Neiva, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–288 | 288 | Nariño, Putumayo, Cauca, Huila |
- Mile 22 of this route: Nariño → Putumayo (department line)
- Mile 108 of this route: Putumayo → Cauca (department line)
- Mile 145 of this route: Cauca → Huila (department line)
Places worth a stop between Pasto and Neiva
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral San Miguel Arcángel (mile 216)
- Nature and outdoors: Serranía de los Churumbelos (mile 103), San Agustín Archaeological Park (mile 161)
- Museums and history: Suruma Museum (mile 85), San Agustín Archaeological Park (mile 161), Catedral San Miguel Arcángel (mile 216)
Suruma Museum
The Suruma Museum in the Department of Putumayo, southwestern Colombia, exhibits archaeological findings from the department.
Serranía de los Churumbelos
Declared by the Colombian government on August 30, 2007, Serranía de los Churumbelos Auka-Wasi National Natural Park lies in the Bota Caucana of southern Colombia.
San Agustín Archaeological Park
Near the town of San Agustín in Huila, San Agustín Archaeological Park is a large archaeological area with religious monuments and megalithic sculptures.
Catedral San Miguel Arcángel
Garzón's Catedral San Miguel Arcángel is the main church and seat of the Diocese of Garzón in Huila, Colombia, and draws religious visitors from around the country.
When you get to Neiva
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neiva
Neiva Cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, is the city's Roman Catholic cathedral in the Huila department of southwestern Colombia.
Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum
The Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum in Neiva, Colombia, is dedicated to conserving the cultural heritage of the Huila Department.
More drives to Neiva
From Pasto to other places in Colombia
- Pasto to Pitalito
- Pasto to San Cipriano
- Pasto to Girardot City
- Pasto to Armenia
- Pasto to Zipaquirá
- Pasto to Ambato, Ecuador
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pasto to Neiva?
About 6 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 288 miles.
How far is Neiva from Pasto by car?
About 288 miles (464 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 Pasto to Neiva drive?
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: Cauca (excluding Popayán)). Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Pasto to Neiva?
Closest to the road: Suruma Museum (archaeological museum, mile 85, 2 mi from the route); Serranía de los Churumbelos (national park, mile 103, 5 mi from the route); Catedral San Miguel Arcángel (cathedral, mile 216, 0.9 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.