By road, Sincelejo and Tuluá are about 503 miles (809 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 31 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Colombia. Advisory issued: Colombia March 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Colombia: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Distance by road | 503 mi (809 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Sucre, Córdoba, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Sincelejo to Tuluá is like
25BAN (42 mi) carries about 8% of the 503 miles. It runs through 6 departments: Sucre, Córdoba, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca. Of the 8 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Sincelejo to Tuluá
| 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 | 313–355 | 42 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 355–503 | 148 | Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 16 of this route: Sucre → Córdoba (department line)
- Mile 111 of this route: Córdoba → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 355 of this route: Antioquia → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 391 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 394 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 431 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 446 of this route: Risaralda → Valle del Cauca (department line)
What to see on the way from Sincelejo to Tuluá
- 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), Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego (mile 290), Teatro Lido (mile 290), El Castillo Museum (mile 295), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 447), Casa del Virrey (mile 447)
- 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), Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego (mile 290), El Castillo Museum (mile 295), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 447), Casa del Virrey (mile 447)
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.
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.
Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego
Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego is a nonprofit natural history museum in Medellín specializing in insects.
Teatro Lido
On the edge of Bolívar Park in Medellín, the Teatro Lido opened in 1945 and reopened in 2007 after a careful restoration.
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.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca
Two blocks from Bolívar Park in Cartago, Valle del Cauca, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel stands out for a bell tower set twenty meters apart from the church.
Casa del Virrey
A colonial-era building in Cartago, Casa del Virrey takes its name from the popular tradition that it was built to receive Viceroy José Manuel de Ezpeleta.
More drives to Tuluá
- Manizales to Tuluá
- Medellín to Tuluá
- Cali to Tuluá
- Bogotá to Tuluá
- Villavicencio to Tuluá
- Popayán to Tuluá
From Sincelejo to other places in Colombia
- Sincelejo to Quibdó
- Sincelejo to Cartago, Colombia
- Sincelejo to Zipaquirá
- Sincelejo to Palomino
- Sincelejo to Guachaca
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Sincelejo to Tuluá?
About 11 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sincelejo to Tuluá?
About 503 miles (809 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 Sincelejo to Tuluá?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali)). Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Sincelejo and Tuluá?
Closest to the road: Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego (museum, mile 290, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa del Virrey (museum, mile 447, 0.2 mi from the route); Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (cathedral, mile 447, 0.3 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.