Plan on about 12 h 34 min of driving for the 472-mile (759 km) trip from Sucre to Concepción, Bolivia, before any stops.
Full advisory: 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.”
| Distance by road | 472 mi (759 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | F5 → F7 → F4 → F10 → F9 |
| Departments on the route | Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Sucre to Concepción
F5 (161 mi) and F7 (130 mi) carry about 62% of the 472 miles. It runs through 3 departments: Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sucre to Concepción, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Chuquisaca |
| F5 | 2–163 | 161 | Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz |
| F7 | 163–293 | 130 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 293–302 | 9 | Santa Cruz |
| F4 | 302–319 | 17 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 319–343 | 24 | Santa Cruz |
| F10 | 343–372 | 29 | Santa Cruz |
| F9 | 372–406 | 34 | Santa Cruz |
| F10 | 406–471 | 65 | Santa Cruz |
| local roads | 471–472 | 1 | Santa Cruz |
- Mile 53 of this route: Chuquisaca → Cochabamba (department line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Cochabamba → Santa Cruz (department line)
Places worth a stop between Sucre and Concepción
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Fuerte de Samaipata (mile 228), Curichi La Madre (mile 298), Zoológico de Fauna Sudamericana (mile 301)
- Nature and outdoors: Curichi La Madre (mile 298)
- Museums and history: El Fuerte de Samaipata (mile 228), Cathedral Basilica of St. Lawrence, Santa Cruz de la Sierra (mile 300)
- With kids: Zoológico de Fauna Sudamericana (mile 301)
El Fuerte de Samaipata
El Fuerte de Samaipata is a pre-Columbian archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the eastern Andean foothills of Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.
Curichi La Madre
Officially a municipal protected area, Curichi La Madre is a wetland within the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in eastern Bolivia.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Lawrence, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Also known as Santa Cruz de la Sierra Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Lawrence is the main Catholic church of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Zoológico de Fauna Sudamericana
Santa Cruz de la Sierra's municipal zoo, named for Noel Kempff Mercado, focuses on South American wildlife and is one of the city's tourist attractions, with many native species.
More drives to Concepción
From Sucre to other places in Bolivia
- Sucre to Quillacollo
- Sucre to Quime
- Sucre to Tiwanaku
- Sucre to Coroico
- Sucre to Chulumani
- Sucre to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sucre to Concepción, Bolivia?
About 12 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 472 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sucre to Concepción, Bolivia?
About 472 miles (759 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 Sucre to Concepción, Bolivia?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Sucre to Concepción use?
In order: F5, F7, F4, F10 and F9. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Sucre and Concepción?
Closest to the road: El Fuerte de Samaipata (archaeological site, mile 228, 0.7 mi from the route); Curichi La Madre (park, mile 298, 0.5 mi from the route); Zoológico de Fauna Sudamericana (zoo, mile 301, 0.6 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.