Plan on about 3 h 9 min of driving for the 109-mile (175 km) trip from Pereira to Girardot City, before any 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: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Distance by road | 109 mi (175 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 9 min |
| Departments on the route | Risaralda, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Pereira to Girardot City
It runs through 4 departments: Risaralda, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pereira to Girardot City
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–21 | 21 | Risaralda, Quindío |
| connecting roads | 21–24 | 3 | Quindío |
| local roads | 24–109 | 85 | Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca |
- Mile 14 of this route: Risaralda → Quindío (department line)
- Mile 40 of this route: Quindío → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Tolima → Cundinamarca (department line)
Places worth a stop between Pereira and Girardot City
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Quimbaya Museum (mile 27)
- Museums and history: Quimbaya Museum (mile 27), Jardín Botanico (mile 30), Catedral de Ibagué (mile 68), Museo de Arte del Tolima (mile 68)
Quimbaya Museum
Designed by architect Rogelio Salmona, Armenia's Quimbaya Museum displays about 390 gold objects plus pottery, stone sculpture and carved wood, mainly from the pre-Columbian Quimbaya culture.
Jardín Botanico
The Quindío Botanical Garden (Jardín botánico del Quindío) is made up of a group of rural properties in Colombia's Quindío department.
Catedral de Ibagué
Formally dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, the Catedral de Ibagué (Catedral Metropolitana de Ibagué) stands on the east side of Plaza de Bolívar in central Ibagué, at Carrera 3 and Calle 10.
Museo de Arte del Tolima
In Ibagué, capital of Tolima, the Museo de Arte del Tolima shows Colombian art alongside contemporary Latin American work.
More drives to Girardot City
- Cartago, Colombia to Girardot City
- Manizales to Girardot City
- Medellín to Girardot City
- Tuluá to Girardot City
- Cali to Girardot City
- Bogotá to Girardot City
From Pereira to other places in Colombia
- Pereira to Guatapé
- Pereira to Zipaquirá
- Pereira to Tunja
- Pereira to Sogamoso
- Pereira to Yopal
- Pereira to Popayán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pereira to Girardot City?
About 3 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 109 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pereira to Girardot City?
About 109 miles (175 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 Girardot City 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 Girardot City?
Closest to the road: Quimbaya Museum (museum, mile 27, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Ibagué (cathedral, mile 68, 2 mi from the route); Museo de Arte del Tolima (art museum, mile 68, 1 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.