Driving from Maracaibo to Villavicencio
Villavicencio lies 757 km (470 mi) south of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 924 km (574 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Maracaibo | Villavicencio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 321,717 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 495 m (1,624 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Villavicencio are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 11 h 33 min journey lands only 10 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Villavicencio
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 Maracaibo to Villavicencio
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Staying in Villavicencio
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Common questions
How far is Villavicencio from Maracaibo?
757 km (470 mi) in a straight line, south of Maracaibo; by road roughly 924 km (574 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Villavicencio by car?
About 11 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Villavicencio?
Villavicencio is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Villavicencio?
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.