By road, Tarija and Quillacollo are about 469 miles (755 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 17 min of driving.
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 | 469 mi (755 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | F1 → F5 → F23 → F7 |
| Departments on the route | Tarija, Chuquisaca, Potosí, Cochabamba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Tarija to Quillacollo is like
F5 (142 mi) and F1 (137 mi) carry about 59% of the 469 miles. It runs through 4 departments: Tarija, Chuquisaca, Potosí, Cochabamba. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Tarija to Quillacollo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tarija |
| F1 | 1–138 | 137 | Tarija, Chuquisaca |
| local roads | 138–201 | 63 | Chuquisaca, Potosí |
| F5 | 201–343 | 142 | Potosí, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba |
| F23 | 343–431 | 88 | Cochabamba |
| local roads | 431–436 | 5 | Cochabamba |
| F7 | 436–458 | 22 | Cochabamba |
| connecting roads | 458–462 | 4 | Cochabamba |
| local roads | 462–469 | 7 | Cochabamba |
- Mile 58 of this route: Tarija → Chuquisaca (department line)
- Mile 159 of this route: Chuquisaca → Potosí (department line)
- Mile 227 of this route: Potosí → Chuquisaca (department line)
- Mile 309 of this route: Chuquisaca → Cochabamba (department line)
Places worth a stop between Tarija and Quillacollo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Glorieta castle (mile 252), La Recoleta Monastery (mile 255), Palacete del Guereo (mile 256), Parque Cretácico (mile 260)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Cretácico (mile 260), Bosque de Algarrobos de Tiataco (mile 444)
- Museums and history: La Glorieta castle (mile 252), Palacete del Guereo (mile 256), Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (mile 460)
La Glorieta castle
On the outskirts of Sucre, La Glorieta castle is a Bolivian national monument that was the seat of the principality of La Glorieta, founded by Clotilde Urioste and Francisco Argandoña Revilla.
La Recoleta Monastery
La Recoleta Monastery, also called Santa Ana de Monte Sion, is a Franciscan monastery in Sucre, Bolivia's constitutional capital.
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.
Parque Cretácico
Dinosaur models fill Parque Cretácico, a theme park in Sucre with a viewpoint over Cal Orcko, a 70-meter-high, 1-km-long rock face bearing thousands of Late Cretaceous dinosaur footprints.
Bosque de Algarrobos de Tiataco
Known for its leafy, old carob trees, the Bosque de Algarrobos de Tiataco is a municipal protected area in Arbieto, Cochabamba, where the traditional Wallunk'a and Mast'aku celebrations take place.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Standing on Plaza 14 de Septiembre in Cochabamba, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cochabamba.
Arriving in Quillacollo
Laguna de Sumumpaya
Also called Laguna Ceramil or Laguna de Patos, Laguna de Sumumpaya is a freshwater lagoon in the western part of Colcapirhua municipality, Cochabamba department.
More drives to Quillacollo
- La Paz, Bolivia to Quillacollo
- Potosí to Quillacollo
- Sucre to Quillacollo
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Quillacollo
- Arequipa to Quillacollo, Bolivia
- Juliaca to Quillacollo, Bolivia
From Tarija to other places in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tarija to Quillacollo?
About 12 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tarija to Quillacollo?
About 469 miles (755 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 Tarija to Quillacollo drive?
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 Tarija to Quillacollo use?
In order: F1, F5, F23 and F7. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tarija to Quillacollo?
Closest to the road: La Glorieta castle (museum, mile 252, 0.2 mi from the route); La Recoleta Monastery (monastery, mile 255, 0.7 mi from the route); Parque Cretácico (park, mile 260, 0.1 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.