By road, Tunja and Santa Cruz de Mompós are about 388 miles (624 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 28 min of driving.
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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Distance by road | 388 mi (624 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 28 min |
| Departments on the route | Boyacá, Santander, Cesar, Magdalena, Bolívar |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
How the Tunja to Santa Cruz de Mompós drive plays out
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 Santa Cruz de Mompós
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–388 | 388 | Boyacá, Santander, Cesar, Magdalena, Bolívar |
- Mile 42 of this route: Boyacá → Santander (department line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Santander → Cesar (department line)
- Mile 334 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)
Where to stop on the way to Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria, El Banco (mile 344)
- Museums and history: Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (mile 39), Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria, El Banco (mile 344)
Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla
Set in the Tunja house where Colombian president Gustavo Rojas Pinilla was born, this museum and cultural center hosts art, academic and science events and is a national monument.
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 Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Cúcuta to Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Sogamoso to Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Manizales to Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Armenia to Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Pereira to Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Quibdó to Santa Cruz de Mompós
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 Santa Cruz de Mompós?
About 8 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
How far is Santa Cruz de Mompós from Tunja by car?
About 388 miles (624 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 Tunja to Santa Cruz de Mompós?
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 Santa Cruz de Mompós?
Closest to the road: Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (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.