By road, Yopal and Ocaña are about 448 miles (721 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 18 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Norte de Santander.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Within 10 km (6 miles) of the Colombia-Venezuela border.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Colombia. Advisory issued: Colombia March 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Colombia: “The Colombia-Venezuela border is not clearly marked.”
| Total distance | 448 mi (721 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 18 min |
| Departments on the route | Casanare, Boyacá, Santander, Norte de Santander |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Yopal–Ocaña drive in a few lines
It runs through 4 departments: Casanare, Boyacá, Santander, Norte de Santander. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Yopal to Ocaña, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–448 | 448 | Casanare, Boyacá, Santander, Norte de Santander |
- Mile 35 of this route: Casanare → Boyacá (department line)
- Mile 185 of this route: Boyacá → Santander (department line)
- Mile 237 of this route: Santander → Norte de Santander (department line)
Places worth a stop between Yopal and Ocaña
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Salto de Candelas (mile 47), Archaeology Museum, Sogamoso (mile 90), St. Lawrence Cathedral, Duitama (mile 103), Catedral de Santa Clara (mile 281), Pamplona Colonial House Museum (mile 281)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto de Candelas (mile 47)
- Museums and history: Archaeology Museum, Sogamoso (mile 90), St. Lawrence Cathedral, Duitama (mile 103), Catedral de Santa Clara (mile 281), Pamplona Colonial House Museum (mile 281), Cathedral of Cúcuta (mile 323), Norte de Santander and City of Cucutá Museum (mile 323)
Salto de Candelas
In the municipality of Pajarito, Boyacá, Salto de Candelas is a 140-meter waterfall surrounded by dense forest in Colombia's Eastern Andes.
Archaeology Museum, Sogamoso
Officially the Parque Museo Arqueológico Eliecer Silva Celis, the Archaeology Museum in Sogamoso, Boyacá, holds 4,000 pieces from the Muisca and Herrera periods.
St. Lawrence Cathedral, Duitama
St. Lawrence Cathedral, also known as Duitama Cathedral, is a Catholic church in Duitama dedicated to St. Lawrence.
Catedral de Santa Clara
Also known as Pamplona Cathedral (Catedral de Pamplona), Catedral de Santa Clara is a Catholic church in the municipality of Pamplona and the seat of the Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona.
Pamplona Colonial House Museum
In northeastern Colombia, the Pamplona Colonial House Museum ranks among the oldest museums in the department of Norte de Santander.
Cathedral of Cúcuta
In the center of Cúcuta, the Catholic Cathedral of San José faces Santander Park and stands close to the city hall.
Norte de Santander and City of Cucutá Museum
This museum in northeastern Colombia exhibits art and photographs from the department of Norte de Santander.
When you get to Ocaña
St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña
St. Anne's Cathedral, also called Ocaña Cathedral, is a cathedral church used for Catholic worship.
Antón García de Bonilla Museum
In Ocaña, the Antón García de Bonilla Museum keeps historical objects from the city and the old province of Ocaña.
More drives to Ocaña
- Zipaquirá to Ocaña
- Sogamoso to Ocaña
- Bogotá to Ocaña
- Villavicencio to Ocaña
- Sabanalarga to Ocaña
- Barranquilla to Ocaña
From Yopal to other places in Colombia
- Yopal to Girardot City
- Yopal to Guatapé
- Yopal to Cartago, Colombia
- Yopal to Quibdó
- Yopal to San Cipriano
- Yopal to Pitalito
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Yopal to Ocaña?
About 10 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 448 miles.
How far is Ocaña from Yopal by car?
About 448 miles (721 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 Yopal to Ocaña?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Colombia: Norte de Santander; Colombia: Within 10 km (6 miles) of the Colombia-Venezuela border). Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Yopal and Ocaña?
Closest to the road: Salto de Candelas (waterfall, mile 47, 0.6 mi from the route); Archaeology Museum, Sogamoso (museum, mile 90, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Lawrence Cathedral, Duitama (cathedral, mile 103, 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.