Plan on about 4 h 18 min of driving for the 198-mile (318 km) trip from Santa Cruz de Mompós to Minca, 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: “Mountain roads may lack safety features such as crash barriers or guard rails.”
| Distance | 198 mi (318 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | 90-07A |
| Departments on the route | Bolívar, Magdalena, Cesar |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
The Santa Cruz de Mompós–Minca drive in a few lines
90-07A (10 mi) carries about 5% of the 198 miles. It runs through 3 departments: Bolívar, Magdalena, Cesar. None of the 2 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Santa Cruz de Mompós to Minca, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–16 | 16 | Bolívar |
| connecting roads | 16–19 | 3 | Bolívar, Magdalena |
| local roads | 19–173 | 154 | Magdalena, Cesar |
| connecting roads | 173–174 | 1 | Magdalena |
| local roads | 174–180 | 6 | Magdalena |
| 90-07A | 180–190 | 10 | Magdalena |
| local roads | 190–198 | 8 | Magdalena |
- Mile 17 of this route: Bolívar → Magdalena (department line)
- Mile 87 of this route: Magdalena → Cesar (department line)
- Mile 113 of this route: Cesar → Magdalena (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Minca
Casa del Telegrafista
Casa del Telegrafista is a museum in Aracataca, the town where author Gabriel García Márquez and photographer Leo Matiz were born.
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Built in 1608, the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino in Mamatoco, Santa Marta, is the hacienda where Simón Bolívar died on December 17, 1830.
More drives to Minca
- Sabanalarga to Minca
- Cartagena to Minca
- Rincón del Mar to Minca
- Cúcuta to Minca
- Tunja to Minca
- Medellín to Minca
From Santa Cruz de Mompós to other places in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Santa Cruz de Mompós to Minca?
About 4 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 198 miles.
How far is Minca from Santa Cruz de Mompós by car?
About 198 miles (318 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 Mompós to Minca 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 Santa Cruz de Mompós to Minca?
Closest to the road: Casa del Telegrafista (museum, mile 140, 2 mi from the route); Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino (museum, mile 190, 1 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.