Yopal to Pitalito is about 525 road miles (845 km): roughly 11 h 10 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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: “Mountain roads may lack safety features such as crash barriers or guard rails.”
| Total distance | 525 mi (845 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 10 min |
| Departments on the route | Casanare, Meta, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Tolima, Huila |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Yopal to Pitalito is like
It runs through 6 departments: Casanare, Meta, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Tolima, Huila. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Yopal to Pitalito, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–161 | 161 | Casanare, Meta, Cundinamarca |
| connecting roads | 161–163 | 2 | Meta |
| local roads | 163–302 | 139 | Meta, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Tolima |
| connecting roads | 302–303 | 1 | Tolima |
| local roads | 303–309 | 6 | Tolima |
| connecting roads | 309–310 | 1 | Tolima |
| local roads | 310–525 | 215 | Tolima, Huila |
- Mile 95 of this route: Casanare → Meta (department line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Meta → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 138 of this route: Cundinamarca → Meta (department line)
- Mile 177 of this route: Meta → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Cundinamarca → Bogota (department line)
- Mile 230 of this route: Bogota → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 277 of this route: Cundinamarca → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 288 of this route: Tolima → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 294 of this route: Cundinamarca → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 372 of this route: Tolima → Huila (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Yopal and Pitalito
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bioparque Los Ocarros (mile 158), Archeological Museum of Soacha (mile 232), Catedral San Miguel Arcángel (mile 480)
- Nature and outdoors: Sumapaz Natural Park (mile 214), Tequendama Falls (mile 235)
- Museums and history: Archeological Museum of Soacha (mile 232), Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum (mile 406), Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neiva (mile 407), Catedral San Miguel Arcángel (mile 480)
- With kids: Bioparque Los Ocarros (mile 158)
Bioparque Los Ocarros
Bioparque Los Ocarros in Villavicencio is a zoo park that houses animals of the region and works with environmental authorities to protect local wildlife.
Sumapaz Natural Park
Sumapaz Natural Park (Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz) is a Colombian national park spanning parts of the Meta, Huila and Cundinamarca departments and the Capital District of Bogotá.
La Vaca
La Vaca, also called Techovita, is a wetland of about 20 acres in Bogotá's Kennedy locality, part of the Wetlands of Bogotá in the Tunjuelo River basin.
El Burro
El Burro is a wetland of about 47 acres in Bogotá's Kennedy locality, part of the city's savanna wetlands and crossed by Avenida Ciudad de Cali.
Archeological Museum of Soacha
Open to the public since 2018, the Archeological Museum of Soacha (Museo Arqueológico de Soacha) focuses on the pre-Hispanic past and sits in central Soacha.
Tequendama Falls
Some 32 km southwest of Bogotá in Soacha, the Tequendama Falls is a 132-meter waterfall on the Bogotá River.
Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum
The Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum in Neiva, Colombia, is dedicated to conserving the cultural heritage of the Huila Department.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neiva
Neiva Cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, is the city's Roman Catholic cathedral in the Huila department of southwestern Colombia.
Catedral San Miguel Arcángel
Garzón's Catedral San Miguel Arcángel is the main church and seat of the Diocese of Garzón in Huila, Colombia, and draws religious visitors from around the country.
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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 Florencia
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Yopal to Pitalito?
About 11 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 525 miles.
How far is Pitalito from Yopal by car?
About 525 miles (845 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 Yopal to Pitalito 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 Yopal to Pitalito?
Closest to the road: Bioparque Los Ocarros (zoo, mile 158, 0.1 mi from the route); Archeological Museum of Soacha (museum, mile 232, 0.3 mi from the route); Catedral San Miguel Arcángel (cathedral, mile 480, 0.9 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.