Quillacollo to Santa Ana de Velasco is about 559 road miles (900 km): roughly 14 h 19 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Bolivia: Chapare Province.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Total distance | 559 mi (900 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | F4 → F17 |
| Departments on the route | Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
How the Quillacollo to Santa Ana de Velasco drive plays out
F4 (448 mi) and F17 (79 mi) carry about 94% of the 559 miles. It runs through 2 departments: Cochabamba, Santa Cruz. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Quillacollo to Santa Ana de Velasco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| F4 | 0–170 | 170 | Cochabamba |
| local roads | 170–174 | 4 | Cochabamba |
| F4 | 174–218 | 44 | Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 218–221 | 3 | Santa Cruz |
| F4 | 221–292 | 71 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 292–302 | 10 | Santa Cruz |
| F4 | 302–465 | 163 | Santa Cruz |
| F17 | 465–544 | 79 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 544–559 | 15 | Santa Cruz |
- Mile 189 of this route: Cochabamba → Santa Cruz (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Santa Ana de Velasco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Achá Theatre (mile 8), Cristo de la Concordia (mile 9), Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (mile 303)
- Nature and outdoors: Piraí River Ecological Protection Park (mile 297), Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (mile 303)
- Museums and history: Cristo de la Concordia (mile 9), Inkachaka (mile 61), Parque nacional Histórico Santa Cruz La Vieja (mile 463)
Achá Theatre
Built between 1862 and 1864 on the grounds of a former Augustinian convent church in Cochabamba, the Achá Theatre (Teatro Achá) was renamed in 1876 for former president José María de Achá.
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.
Inkachaka
Inkachaka (Inka Chaka) is an archaeological site in Bolivia's Cochabamba Department, within the Colomi Municipality of Chapare Province.
Piraí River Ecological Protection Park
Along the banks of the Piraí River, this protected park preserves natural areas and helps shield Santa Cruz de la Sierra from river floods.
Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra
The municipal botanical garden of Santa Cruz de la Sierra covers 217 hectares within the city.
Parque nacional Histórico Santa Cruz La Vieja
About 3 km south of San José de Chiquitos, Santa Cruz la Vieja is a historic national park protecting archaeological, historical, and natural features.
From Quillacollo to other places in Bolivia
- Quillacollo to Llallagua
- Quillacollo to Challapata
- Quillacollo to Tiwanaku
- Quillacollo to Coroico
- Quillacollo to Chulumani
- Quillacollo to San Borja
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Quillacollo to Santa Ana de Velasco?
About 14 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 559 miles.
How far is Santa Ana de Velasco from Quillacollo by car?
About 559 miles (900 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 Quillacollo to Santa Ana de Velasco?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Bolivia: Chapare Province). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Quillacollo to Santa Ana de Velasco use?
In order: F4 and F17. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Quillacollo and Santa Ana de Velasco?
Closest to the road: Achá Theatre (theater, mile 8, 0.1 mi from the route); Cristo de la Concordia (monument, mile 9, 0.5 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (botanical garden, mile 303, 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.