Tarabuco to Quime is about 342 road miles (551 km): roughly 9 h 4 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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 | 342 mi (551 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | F6 → F1 → F62 |
| Departments on the route | Chuquisaca, Potosí, Oruro, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Tarabuco to Quime is like
F6 (221 mi) and F1 (64 mi) carry about 83% of the 342 miles. It runs through 4 departments: Chuquisaca, Potosí, Oruro, La Paz. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tarabuco and Quime
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Chuquisaca |
| F6 | 1–209 | 208 | Chuquisaca, Potosí, Oruro |
| local roads | 209–213 | 4 | Oruro |
| F6 | 213–226 | 13 | Oruro |
| F1 | 226–290 | 64 | Oruro, La Paz |
| local roads | 290–319 | 29 | La Paz |
| F62 | 319–342 | 23 | La Paz |
- Mile 71 of this route: Chuquisaca → Potosí (department line)
- Mile 196 of this route: Potosí → Oruro (department line)
- Mile 282 of this route: Oruro → La Paz (department line)
What to see on the way from Tarabuco to Quime
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Palacete del Guereo (mile 38)
- Museums and history: Palacete del Guereo (mile 38), Inka Mach'ay (mile 58), Machacamarca Railway museum (mile 225), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (mile 240)
Palacete del Guereo
Part of Bolivia's cultural heritage, the Palacete del Guereo hosts cultural activities in the historic city of Sucre, a World Heritage city.
Inka Mach'ay
At about 3,510 meters in Sucre Municipality, Chuquisaca, Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Bolivia's Oropeza Province.
Machacamarca Railway museum
The Machacamarca Railway Museum (Museo Ferroviario de Machacamarca) is a railway museum in the municipality of Machacamarca, in Bolivia's Oruro department.
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Oruro's cathedral has been the seat of the Diocese of Oruro since 1924 and stands where the Jesuits' 17th-century church, finished in 1702, once stood.
Arenales de Cochiraya
Northwest of Oruro, the Arenales de Cochiraya are 150 hectares of sand formations at the foot of Cerro San Pedro, protected as cultural and landscape heritage and home to a sand sculpture festival since 2004.
More drives to Quime
- Tiwanaku to Quime
- Coroico to Quime
- Sorata to Quime
- San Borja to Quime
- Rurrenabaque to Quime
- Llallagua to Quime
From Tarabuco to other places in Bolivia
- Tarabuco to Challapata
- Tarabuco to Tiwanaku
- Tarabuco to Coroico
- Tarabuco to Sorata
- Tarabuco to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
- Tarabuco to Chochís
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tarabuco to Quime?
About 9 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 342 miles.
How far is Quime from Tarabuco by car?
About 342 miles (551 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 Tarabuco to Quime?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tarabuco to Quime?
In order: F6, F1 and F62. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tarabuco to Quime?
Closest to the road: Palacete del Guereo (museum, mile 38, 0.0 mi from the route); Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (cathedral, mile 240, 1 mi from the route); Arenales de Cochiraya (municipal protected area, mile 244, 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.