Plan on about 11 h 51 min of driving for the 488-mile (785 km) trip from Quibdó to Magangué, before any 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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Total distance | 488 mi (785 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Chocó, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Quibdó to Magangué
25BAN (18 mi) carries about 4% of the 488 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Chocó, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar. Of the 7 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Quibdó to Magangué: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–99 | 99 | Chocó, Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 99–101 | 2 | Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 101–119 | 18 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 119–132 | 13 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 132–133 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 133–488 | 355 | Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar |
- Mile 61 of this route: Chocó → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 322 of this route: Antioquia → Córdoba (department line)
- Mile 418 of this route: Córdoba → Sucre (department line)
- Mile 474 of this route: Sucre → Bolívar (department line)
Places worth a stop between Quibdó and Magangué
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Castillo Museum (mile 137), Parque de la Conservación (mile 139), San Pedro Cemetery Museum (mile 142), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 156), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 188), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 218), St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 431)
- Museums and history: El Castillo Museum (mile 137), Parque de la Conservación (mile 139), San Pedro Cemetery Museum (mile 142), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 156), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 188), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 218), St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 431)
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.
Parque de la Conservación
Formerly the Santa Fe Zoo and renamed in 2020, Medellín's Parque de la Conservación holds more than 500 animals of 122 species, mostly from the Americas.
San Pedro Cemetery Museum
Built in 1842 and named a museum in 1998, Medellín's San Pedro Cemetery Museum was declared a national monument of Colombia in 1999.
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
- Pereira to Magangué
- Cartago, Colombia to Magangué
- Yopal to Magangué
From Quibdó to other places in Colombia
- Quibdó to Guatapé
- Quibdó to Zipaquirá
- Quibdó to Sogamoso
- Quibdó to Coconuco
- Quibdó to Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Quibdó to Rincón del Mar
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Quibdó to Magangué?
About 11 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 488 miles.
How far is Magangué from Quibdó by car?
About 488 miles (785 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 Quibdó to Magangué?
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 Quibdó to Magangué?
Closest to the road: Parque de la Conservación (museum, mile 139, 0.2 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (cathedral, mile 188, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (basilica, mile 218, 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.