The Wayro route from Pereira to Montería is 401 miles (646 km), about 10 h 1 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.”
| Distance by road | 401 mi (646 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Pereira to Montería drive plays out
25BAN (20 mi) carries about 5% of the 401 miles. It runs through 4 departments: Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Pereira to Montería: the road sequence
| 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 | 163–401 | 238 | Antioquia, Córdoba |
- 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)
Places worth a stop between Pereira and Montería
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Castillo Museum (mile 148), Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego (mile 152), 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)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Chorrolato (mile 157)
- Museums and history: El Castillo Museum (mile 148), Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego (mile 152), 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)
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.
University of Medellín Theater
With 1,702 seats, the University of Medellín Theater in Medellín, Colombia, hosts national and international plays and shows.
Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego
Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego is a nonprofit natural history museum in Medellín specializing in insects.
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.
More drives to Montería
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 Montería?
About 10 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 401 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pereira to Montería?
About 401 miles (646 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 Montería 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 Montería?
Closest to the road: Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego (museum, mile 152, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (cathedral, mile 199, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (basilica, mile 229, 0.5 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.