Pereira to Magangué is about 498 road miles (802 km): roughly 11 h 51 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Total distance | 498 mi (802 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Pereira–Magangué drive in a few lines
25BAN (20 mi) carries about 4% of the 498 miles. It runs through 6 departments: Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar. Of the 8 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pereira to Magangué
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–109 | 109 | Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 109–129 | 20 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 129–143 | 14 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 143–144 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 144–162 | 18 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 162–163 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 163–498 | 335 | Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar |
- Mile 15 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 48 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 52 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 87 of this route: Caldas → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 332 of this route: Antioquia → Córdoba (department line)
- Mile 428 of this route: Córdoba → Sucre (department line)
- Mile 485 of this route: Sucre → Bolívar (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Magangué
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Castillo Museum (mile 148), Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego (mile 152), Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia (mile 153), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 167), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 199), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 229), St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 442)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Chorrolato (mile 157)
- Museums and history: El Castillo Museum (mile 148), Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego (mile 152), Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia (mile 153), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 167), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 199), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 229), St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 442)
El Castillo Museum
In Medellín's El Poblado district, El Castillo Museum displays porcelain and glass, stained glass, antiques, paintings and sculptures in its permanent exhibitions.
Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego
Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego is a nonprofit natural history museum in Medellín specializing in insects.
Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia
On the University of Antioquia campus in Medellín, this public museum holds more than 40,000 objects across visual arts, natural sciences, university history and anthropology collections.
Salto Chorrolato
In the San Félix area of Bello, in the Aburrá Valley near Medellín, Salto Chorrolato (Chorro del Hato) is a multi-step waterfall and a symbol of the municipality.
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota
Girardota Cathedral is a Neo-Romanesque church of exposed brick, designed by French architect Charles Émile Carré and built over 32 years.
Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral
Facing the south side of Bolívar Park in Santa Rosa de Osos, Colombia, this cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá.
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
A minor basilica in Yarumal, the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy belongs to the Diocese of Santa Rosa de Osos and serves as the parish church.
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo
Sincelejo Cathedral, dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, is a cathedral church of the Catholic Church in Sincelejo, Colombia.
More drives to Magangué
- Medellín to Magangué
- Tunja to Magangué
- Quibdó to Magangué
- Cartago, Colombia to Magangué
- Yopal to Magangué
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 Magangué?
About 11 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 498 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pereira to Magangué?
About 498 miles (802 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 Pereira to Magangué?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Pereira and Magangué?
Closest to the road: Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego (museum, mile 152, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia (museum, mile 153, 0.3 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (cathedral, mile 199, 0.4 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.