The Wayro route from Quibdó to Sabanalarga is 554 miles (891 km), about 13 h 25 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: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Total distance | 554 mi (891 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Chocó, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar, Magdalena, Atlántico |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Quibdó to Sabanalarga: the shape of the trip
25BAN (18 mi) carries about 3% of the 554 miles. It runs through 7 departments: Chocó, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar, Magdalena, Atlántico. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Quibdó to Sabanalarga
| 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 | 133–554 | 421 | Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar, Magdalena, Atlántico |
- 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 467 of this route: Sucre → Bolívar (department line)
- Mile 517 of this route: Bolívar → Magdalena (department line)
- Mile 528 of this route: Magdalena → Atlántico (department line)
Stops between Quibdó and Sabanalarga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Medellín Museum of Modern Art (mile 139), Botanical Garden of Medellín (mile 143), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 188), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 218)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden of Medellín (mile 143), Salto Chorrolato (mile 147)
- Museums and history: Medellín Museum of Modern Art (mile 139), Botanical Garden of Medellín (mile 143), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 188), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 218)
Medellín Museum of Modern Art
Medellín's Museum of Modern Art, founded in 1978, is a modern art museum in the Colombian city of Medellín.
University of Medellín Theater
With 1,702 seats, the University of Medellín Theater in Medellín, Colombia, hosts national and international plays and shows.
Botanical Garden of Medellín
Formally the Joaquín Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden, this 35-acre garden in Medellín has recorded 139 bird species among its plantings.
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 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.
Los Colorados Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
Managed by Colombia's national parks agency, Los Colorados Fauna and Flora Sanctuary protects one of the last standing native forests of the Montes de María, along with endangered monkeys, especially the red howler.
More drives to Sabanalarga
- Bucaramanga to Sabanalarga
- Cúcuta to Sabanalarga
- Manizales to Sabanalarga
- Santa Marta to Sabanalarga
- Riohacha to Sabanalarga
- Maicao to Sabanalarga
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 Magangué
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Quibdó to Sabanalarga?
About 13 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 554 miles.
How far is Sabanalarga from Quibdó by car?
About 554 miles (891 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 Quibdó to Sabanalarga 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 Quibdó to Sabanalarga?
Closest to the road: Medellín Museum of Modern Art (art museum, mile 139, 0.2 mi from the route); Botanical Garden of Medellín (museum, mile 143, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (cathedral, mile 188, 0.4 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.