The Wayro route from Pereira to Barrancabermeja is 322 miles (519 km), about 7 h 30 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: “Mountain roads may lack safety features such as crash barriers or guard rails.”
| Total distance | 322 mi (519 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 30 min |
| Departments on the route | Risaralda, Caldas, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Boyacá, Santander |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Pereira to Barrancabermeja: the shape of the trip
It runs through 6 departments: Risaralda, Caldas, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Boyacá, Santander. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pereira to Barrancabermeja
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–322 | 322 | Risaralda, Caldas, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Boyacá, Santander |
- Mile 15 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 55 of this route: Caldas → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 145 of this route: Tolima → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 154 of this route: Cundinamarca → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 162 of this route: Caldas → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Cundinamarca → Boyacá (department line)
- Mile 232 of this route: Boyacá → Santander (department line)
What to see on the way from Pereira to Barrancabermeja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Manizales (mile 31), Catedral de Líbano, Tolima (mile 95)
- Nature and outdoors: Los Nevados National Natural Park (mile 56)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Manizales (mile 31), Catedral de Líbano, Tolima (mile 95), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, La Dorada (mile 168)
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Manizales
In front of the Plaza de Bolívar in Manizales' historic center, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary rises 119 meters, the tallest cathedral in Colombia.
Los Nevados National Natural Park
In the Cordillera Central of the Colombian Andes, Los Nevados National Natural Park takes in the volcanoes Nevado del Ruiz, Nevado del Tolima and Nevado de Santa Isabel.
Catedral de Líbano, Tolima
Dedicated to Our Lady of Carmel, the Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen is a Catholic church in the city of Líbano, in Colombia's Tolima department.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, La Dorada
Facing Simón Bolívar Park in La Dorada, Caldas, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral is the main church of the Diocese of La Dorada-Guaduas and dates to the mid-20th century.
More drives to Barrancabermeja
- Bogotá to Barrancabermeja
- Villavicencio to Barrancabermeja
- Popayán to Barrancabermeja
- Cúcuta to Barrancabermeja
From Pereira to other places in Colombia
- Pereira to Guatapé
- Pereira to Girardot City
- Pereira to Zipaquirá
- Pereira to Tunja
- Pereira to Sogamoso
- Pereira to Yopal
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pereira to Barrancabermeja?
About 7 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 322 miles.
How far is Barrancabermeja from Pereira by car?
About 322 miles (519 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 Pereira to Barrancabermeja drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Pereira to Barrancabermeja?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Manizales (cathedral, mile 31, 0.7 mi from the route); Catedral de Líbano, Tolima (cathedral, mile 95, 0.0 mi from the route); Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, La Dorada (cathedral, mile 168, 2 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.