The Wayro route from Santa Catalina to Coronado is 172 miles (277 km), about 4 h 57 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Panama. Advisory issued: Panama August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Panama: “The highway is not well lit at night in some areas.”
| Total distance | 172 mi (277 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 57 min |
| Provinces on the route | Veraguas, Herrera, Coclé, Panama |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Santa Catalina to Coronado is like
It runs through 4 provinces: Veraguas, Herrera, Coclé, Panama. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Santa Catalina to Coronado: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–172 | 172 | Veraguas, Herrera, Coclé, Panama |
- Mile 86 of this route: Veraguas → Herrera (province line)
- Mile 91 of this route: Herrera → Coclé (province line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Coclé → Panama (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Coronado
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas (mile 68), St. John Baptist Cathedral, Penonomé (mile 130)
- Nature and outdoors: El Caño Archaeological Park (mile 117)
- Museums and history: St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas (mile 68), El Caño Archaeological Park (mile 117), St. John Baptist Cathedral, Penonomé (mile 130)
St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas
Santiago de Veraguas Cathedral, dedicated to St. James the Apostle, is the Catholic cathedral of Santiago, a city in Panama's Veraguas province.
El Caño Archaeological Park
In Panama's Coclé province, El Caño is a pre-Columbian funerary complex with stone monuments and burial mounds, where gold artifacts of the Gran Coclé culture have been found.
St. John Baptist Cathedral, Penonomé
Also called Penonomé Cathedral, St. John Baptist Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Penonomé, in Panama's Coclé Province.
More drives to Coronado
- Panama City to Coronado
- Colón, Panama to Coronado
- San José, Costa Rica to Coronado, Panama
- Limón to Coronado, Panama
- San Isidro to Coronado, Panama
- Cartago, Costa Rica to Coronado, Panama
From Santa Catalina to other places in Panama
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Santa Catalina to Coronado?
About 4 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 172 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santa Catalina to Coronado?
About 172 miles (277 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 Santa Catalina to Coronado drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Panama Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Santa Catalina to Coronado?
Closest to the road: St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas (cathedral, mile 68, 0.1 mi from the route); El Caño Archaeological Park (archaeological park, mile 117, 2 mi from the route); St. John Baptist Cathedral, Penonomé (cathedral, mile 130, 0.5 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.