The Wayro route from Tunja to Magangué is 423 miles (681 km), about 9 h 7 min of driving without stops.
Read the full advisory before you go: 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 | 423 mi (681 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 7 min |
| Departments on the route | Boyacá, Santander, Cesar, Magdalena, Bolívar |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
The Tunja–Magangué drive in a few lines
It runs through 5 departments: Boyacá, Santander, Cesar, Magdalena, Bolívar. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Tunja to Magangué
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–423 | 423 | Boyacá, Santander, Cesar, Magdalena, Bolívar |
- Mile 42 of this route: Boyacá → Santander (department line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Santander → Cesar (department line)
- Mile 335 of this route: Cesar → Magdalena (department line)
- Mile 350 of this route: Magdalena → Bolívar (department line)
- Mile 354 of this route: Bolívar → Magdalena (department line)
- Mile 370 of this route: Magdalena → Bolívar (department line)
What to see on the way from Tunja to Magangué
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria, El Banco (mile 344)
- Museums and history: Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón (mile 39), Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria, El Banco (mile 344)
Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón
On Tunja's Plaza Bolívar, the Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón is a museum honoring the founder who established the city for the Spanish Crown in 1539.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria, El Banco
Dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria (Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria) sits in the south of El Banco, near the town's river dock.
More drives to Magangué
- Medellín to Magangué
- Quibdó to Magangué
- Pereira to Magangué
- Cartago, Colombia to Magangué
- Yopal to Magangué
From Tunja to other places in Colombia
- Tunja to Girardot City
- Tunja to Cartago, Colombia
- Tunja to San Cipriano
- Tunja to Quibdó
- Tunja to Yopal
- Tunja to Pitalito
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tunja to Magangué?
About 9 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 423 miles.
How far is Magangué from Tunja by car?
About 423 miles (681 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 Tunja to Magangué drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Tunja to Magangué?
Closest to the road: Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón (museum, mile 39, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria, El Banco (cathedral, mile 344, 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.