Driving from Caracas to Tuluá
Tuluá lies 1,250 km (776 mi) south-west of Caracas, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 1,525 km (947 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Caracas | Tuluá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 3 million | 221,684 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 974 m (3,196 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Tuluá are 1 h behind Caracas right now, so a 19 h 3 min journey lands only 18 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tuluá
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book car hire from Caracas to Tuluá
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Staying in Tuluá
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Common questions
How far is Tuluá from Caracas?
1,250 km (776 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Caracas; by road roughly 1,525 km (947 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Tuluá by car?
About 19 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Tuluá?
Tuluá is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Tuluá?
The Peso (COP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.