Sincelejo to Quibdó is about 429 road miles (690 km): roughly 10 h 43 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Distance by road | 429 mi (690 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Sucre, Córdoba, Antioquia, Chocó |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Sincelejo to Quibdó drive plays out
25BAN (13 mi) carries about 3% of the 429 miles. It runs through 4 departments: Sucre, Córdoba, Antioquia, Chocó. Of the 8 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Sincelejo and Quibdó
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–298 | 298 | Sucre, Córdoba, Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 298–299 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 299–304 | 5 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 304–306 | 2 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 306–313 | 7 | Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 313–326 | 13 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 326–429 | 103 | Antioquia, Chocó |
- Mile 16 of this route: Sucre → Córdoba (department line)
- Mile 112 of this route: Córdoba → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 368 of this route: Antioquia → Chocó (department line)
What to see on the way from Sincelejo to Quibdó
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 214), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 244), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 276), Planetarium of Medellín (mile 289), Water Museum EPM (mile 291), Parque de la Conservación (mile 293), El Castillo Museum (mile 295)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Chorrolato (mile 285)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 214), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 244), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 276), Planetarium of Medellín (mile 289), Water Museum EPM (mile 291), Parque de la Conservación (mile 293), El Castillo Museum (mile 295)
- With kids: Planetarium of Medellín (mile 289)
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.
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.
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota
Girardota Cathedral is a Neo-Romanesque church of exposed brick, designed by French architect Charles Émile Carré and built over 32 years.
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.
Planetarium of Medellín
Medellín's Jesús Emilio Ramírez González Planetarium opened on October 10, 1984, an idea first conceived by the astronomical society of the Colegio San José.
Water Museum EPM
Part of Medellín's Barefoot Park, the Water Museum EPM receives about 1,000 visitors a day, most of them students.
Parque de la Conservación
Formerly the Santa Fe Zoo and renamed in 2020, Medellín's Parque de la Conservación holds more than 500 animals of 122 species, mostly from the Americas.
El Castillo Museum
In Medellín's El Poblado district, El Castillo Museum displays porcelain and glass, stained glass, antiques, paintings and sculptures in its permanent exhibitions.
More drives to Quibdó
- Ibagué to Quibdó
- Bogotá to Quibdó
- Villavicencio to Quibdó
- Tunja to Quibdó
- Yopal to Quibdó
- Bucaramanga to Quibdó
From Sincelejo to other places in Colombia
- Sincelejo to Cartago, Colombia
- Sincelejo to Zipaquirá
- Sincelejo to Tuluá
- Sincelejo to Palomino
- Sincelejo to Guachaca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sincelejo to Quibdó?
About 10 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 429 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sincelejo to Quibdó?
About 429 miles (690 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 Sincelejo to Quibdó 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 Sincelejo to Quibdó?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (cathedral, mile 244, 0.4 mi from the route); Water Museum EPM (museum, mile 291, 0.3 mi from the route); Parque de la Conservación (museum, mile 293, 0.2 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.