Day trip from La Paz to Oruro
Oruro lies 198 km (123 mi) south-east of La Paz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 198 km (123 mi) apart, Oruro is a realistic day trip from La Paz: about 3 h 14 min each way by road.
| La Paz | Oruro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Bolivia |
| Population | 2 million | 208,684 |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 3,885 m (12,746 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Oruro
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Staying in Oruro
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Common questions
How far is Oruro from La Paz?
198 km (123 mi) in a straight line, south-east of La Paz; by road roughly 242 km (150 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Paz to Oruro by road?
About 3 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Paz and Oruro?
No, both are on America/La_Paz at the moment.
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.