The Wayro route from Popayán to Barrancabermeja is 502 miles (808 km), about 12 h 29 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Cauca (excluding Popayán).
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali).
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.”
| Total distance | 502 mi (808 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25-04A → 40 TL G |
| Departments on the route | Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Caldas, Boyacá, Santander |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Popayán to Barrancabermeja is like
25-04A (39 mi) and 40 TL G (4 mi) carry about 9% of the 502 miles. It runs through 8 departments: Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Caldas, Boyacá, Santander. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Popayán to Barrancabermeja, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–64 | 64 | Cauca |
| 25-04A | 64–103 | 39 | Cauca, Valle del Cauca |
| local roads | 103–245 | 142 | Valle del Cauca, Quindío, Tolima |
| 40 TL G | 245–249 | 4 | Tolima |
| local roads | 249–502 | 253 | Tolima, Cundinamarca, Caldas, Boyacá, Santander |
- Mile 77 of this route: Cauca → Valle del Cauca (department line)
- Mile 176 of this route: Valle del Cauca → Quindío (department line)
- Mile 210 of this route: Quindío → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 326 of this route: Tolima → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 334 of this route: Cundinamarca → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Caldas → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 370 of this route: Cundinamarca → Boyacá (department line)
- Mile 411 of this route: Boyacá → Santander (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Barrancabermeja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 124), Jardín Botanico (mile 197)
- Museums and history: Estación del Ferrocarril (mile 88), St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 124), Jardín Botanico (mile 197), Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia (mile 198), Museo de Arte del Tolima (mile 238), Catedral de Ibagué (mile 238), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, La Dorada (mile 348)
Estación del Ferrocarril
Known simply as La Estación, Cali's Estación del Ferrocarril is a national monument opened in 1953 and considered one of the city's most representative buildings.
St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga
Seat of the Catholic bishop of Buga, St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral stands in Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia, and is dedicated to the Apostle Simon Peter.
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 la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia
Facing the Plaza de Bolívar in Armenia, capital of Quindío, this Catholic cathedral is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
Museo de Arte del Tolima
In Ibagué, capital of Tolima, the Museo de Arte del Tolima shows Colombian art alongside contemporary Latin American work.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Popayán to Barrancabermeja?
About 12 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 502 miles.
What is the driving distance from Popayán to Barrancabermeja?
About 502 miles (808 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 Popayán to Barrancabermeja?
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); Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali)). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Popayán to Barrancabermeja use?
In order: 25-04A and 40 TL G. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Popayán and Barrancabermeja?
Closest to the road: St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (cathedral, mile 124, 0.6 mi from the route); Jardín Botanico (museum, mile 197, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo de Arte del Tolima (art museum, mile 238, 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.