Tarija to Quime is about 508 road miles (818 km): roughly 12 h 27 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: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Total distance | 508 mi (818 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | F1 → F62 |
| Departments on the route | Tarija, Chuquisaca, Potosí, Oruro, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Tarija to Quime drive plays out
F1 (455 mi) and F62 (23 mi) carry about 94% of the 508 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Tarija, Chuquisaca, Potosí, Oruro, La Paz. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tarija to Quime
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tarija |
| F1 | 1–456 | 455 | Tarija, Chuquisaca, Potosí, Oruro, La Paz |
| local roads | 456–485 | 29 | La Paz |
| F62 | 485–508 | 23 | La Paz |
- Mile 58 of this route: Tarija → Chuquisaca (department line)
- Mile 154 of this route: Chuquisaca → Potosí (department line)
- Mile 263 of this route: Potosí → Oruro (department line)
- Mile 448 of this route: Oruro → La Paz (department line)
Places worth a stop between Tarija and Quime
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Khari Khari Lakes (mile 212), Cathedral Basilica of Potosí (mile 214), Machacamarca Railway museum (mile 388)
- Nature and outdoors: Khari Khari Lakes (mile 212)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Potosí (mile 214), Machacamarca Railway museum (mile 388), Conchupata Lighthouse (mile 408)
Khari Khari Lakes
About 8 km east of Potosí, the Khari Khari Lakes are two closely connected artificial lakes, San Ildefonso and San Pablo, set in the Khari Khari mountain range.
Cathedral Basilica of Potosí
On Plaza 10 de Noviembre in central Potosí, the Cathedral Basilica of Potosí is a minor basilica with baroque and neoclassical colonial influences and a stone facade.
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.
Conchupata Lighthouse
The Conchupata Lighthouse (Faro de Conchupata) is a lighthouse structure located in the Bolivian city of Oruro.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tarija to Quime?
About 12 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 508 miles.
How far is Quime from Tarija by car?
About 508 miles (818 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 Quime drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tarija to Quime?
In order: F1 and F62. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tarija and Quime?
Closest to the road: Khari Khari Lakes (lakes, mile 212, 0.6 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Potosí (cathedral, mile 214, 0.6 mi from the route); Machacamarca Railway museum (railway museum, mile 388, 0.4 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.