Plan on about 4 h 10 min of driving for the 139-mile (224 km) trip from Popayán to Tuluá, before any 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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Distance by road | 139 mi (224 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25-04A |
| Departments on the route | Cauca, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
What the drive from Popayán to Tuluá is like
25-04A (39 mi) carries about 28% of the 139 miles. It runs through 2 departments: Cauca, Valle del Cauca. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Popayán to Tuluá: the road sequence
| 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 | 103–139 | 36 | Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 77 of this route: Cauca → Valle del Cauca (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Tuluá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 124)
- Museums and history: Estación del Ferrocarril (mile 87), St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 124)
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.
More drives to Tuluá
- Manizales to Tuluá
- Medellín to Tuluá
- Cali to Tuluá
- Bogotá to Tuluá
- Villavicencio to Tuluá
- Bucaramanga to Tuluá
From Popayán to other places in Colombia
- Popayán to San Cipriano
- Popayán to Zipaquirá
- Popayán to Guatapé
- Popayán to Tunja
- Popayán to Sogamoso
- Popayán to Pitalito
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Popayán to Tuluá?
About 4 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 139 miles.
What is the driving distance from Popayán to Tuluá?
About 139 miles (224 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 Popayán to Tuluá drive?
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.
Where can you stop on the way from Popayán to Tuluá?
Closest to the road: Estación del Ferrocarril (national monument, mile 87, 12 mi from the route); St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (cathedral, mile 124, 0.6 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.