Plan on about 12 h 44 min of driving for the 487-mile (783 km) trip from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Quime, before any stops.
- 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: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Total distance | 487 mi (783 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | F4 → F1 → F62 |
| Departments on the route | Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, Oruro, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Santa Cruz de la Sierra–Quime drive in a few lines
F4 (394 mi) and F1 (24 mi) carry about 86% of the 487 miles. It runs through 4 departments: Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, Oruro, La Paz. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Quime, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–8 | 8 | Santa Cruz |
| F4 | 8–78 | 70 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 78–81 | 3 | Santa Cruz |
| F4 | 81–126 | 45 | Santa Cruz, Cochabamba |
| local roads | 126–129 | 3 | Cochabamba |
| F4 | 129–408 | 279 | Cochabamba, Oruro |
| connecting roads | 408–410 | 2 | Oruro |
| F1 | 410–434 | 24 | Oruro, La Paz |
| local roads | 434–464 | 30 | La Paz |
| F62 | 464–486 | 22 | La Paz |
| local roads | 486–487 | 1 | La Paz |
- Mile 111 of this route: Santa Cruz → Cochabamba (department line)
- Mile 378 of this route: Cochabamba → Oruro (department line)
- Mile 426 of this route: Oruro → La Paz (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Quime
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cristo de la Concordia (mile 289)
- Nature and outdoors: Tunari National Park (mile 301)
- Museums and history: Inkachaka (mile 238), Cristo de la Concordia (mile 289), Inka Raqay (mile 308)
Inkachaka
Inkachaka (Inka Chaka) is an archaeological site in Bolivia's Cochabamba Department, within the Colomi Municipality of Chapare Province.
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.
Tunari National Park
Tunari National Park is a protected national park located in the Cochabamba Department of Bolivia.
Inka Raqay
Inka Raqay is an archaeological site near the community of Linku in Sipe Sipe municipality, Quillacollo Province, Cochabamba Department.
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From Santa Cruz de la Sierra to other places in Bolivia
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Quime?
About 12 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 487 miles.
How far is Quime from Santa Cruz de la Sierra by car?
About 487 miles (783 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 Cruz de la Sierra to Quime drive?
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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Quime use?
In order: F4, F1 and F62. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Quime?
Closest to the road: Inkachaka (archaeological site, mile 238, 2 mi from the route); Cristo de la Concordia (monument, mile 289, 0.6 mi from the route); Inka Raqay (archaeological site, mile 308, 3 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.