The Wayro route from Potosí to Quillacollo is 308 miles (496 km), about 7 h 56 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Distance by road | 308 mi (496 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | F5 → F23 → F7 |
| Departments on the route | Potosí, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Potosí to Quillacollo is like
F5 (178 mi) and F23 (88 mi) carry about 86% of the 308 miles. It runs through 3 departments: Potosí, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Potosí and Quillacollo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Potosí |
| F5 | 4–182 | 178 | Potosí, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba |
| F23 | 182–270 | 88 | Cochabamba |
| local roads | 270–275 | 5 | Cochabamba |
| F7 | 275–298 | 23 | Cochabamba |
| connecting roads | 298–301 | 3 | Cochabamba |
| local roads | 301–308 | 7 | Cochabamba |
- Mile 66 of this route: Potosí → Chuquisaca (department line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Chuquisaca → Cochabamba (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Potosí and Quillacollo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arte Indígena ASUR (mile 94), Parque Cretácico (mile 99)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Cretácico (mile 99), Bosque de Algarrobos de Tiataco (mile 283)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arte Indígena ASUR (mile 94), Cristo de la Concordia (mile 300), Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (mile 300)
Museo de Arte Indígena ASUR
In Sucre, the Museo de Arte Indígena ASUR is a cultural center run by the ASUR Foundation, devoted to preserving, exhibiting and promoting the art and culture of Bolivia's Indigenous communities.
Parque Cretácico
Dinosaur models fill Parque Cretácico, a theme park in Sucre with a viewpoint over Cal Orcko, a 70-meter-high, 1-km-long rock face bearing thousands of Late Cretaceous dinosaur footprints.
Bosque de Algarrobos de Tiataco
Known for its leafy, old carob trees, the Bosque de Algarrobos de Tiataco is a municipal protected area in Arbieto, Cochabamba, where the traditional Wallunk'a and Mast'aku celebrations take place.
Cristo de la Concordia
Atop San Pedro Hill east of Cochabamba, Cristo de la Concordia is a statue of Jesus Christ that visitors reach either by cable car or by climbing 2,000 steps.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Standing on Plaza 14 de Septiembre in Cochabamba, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cochabamba.
When you get to Quillacollo
Laguna de Sumumpaya
Also called Laguna Ceramil or Laguna de Patos, Laguna de Sumumpaya is a freshwater lagoon in the western part of Colcapirhua municipality, Cochabamba department.
More drives to Quillacollo
- La Paz, Bolivia to Quillacollo
- Sucre to Quillacollo
- Tarija to Quillacollo
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Quillacollo
- Arequipa to Quillacollo, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Quillacollo, Bolivia
From Potosí to other places in Bolivia
- Potosí to Tarata
- Potosí to Quime
- Potosí to Tiwanaku
- Potosí to Coroico
- Potosí to Chulumani
- Potosí to Samaipata
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Potosí to Quillacollo?
About 7 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 308 miles.
What is the driving distance from Potosí to Quillacollo?
About 308 miles (496 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 Potosí to Quillacollo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Potosí to Quillacollo use?
In order: F5, F23 and F7. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Potosí to Quillacollo?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arte Indígena ASUR (museum of culture, mile 94, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque Cretácico (park, mile 99, 0.2 mi from the route); Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (cathedral, mile 300, 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.