Driving from Medellín to Santa Teresa del Tuy
Santa Teresa del Tuy lies 1,076 km (668 mi) north-east of Medellín, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 24 min without stops, over roughly 1,312 km (815 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Medellín | Santa Teresa del Tuy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2 million | 278,890 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Santa Teresa del Tuy are 1 h ahead of Medellín right now, so a 16 h 24 min journey lands 17 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Teresa del Tuy
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Staying in Santa Teresa del Tuy
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Common questions
How far is Santa Teresa del Tuy from Medellín?
1,076 km (668 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Medellín; by road roughly 1,312 km (815 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Santa Teresa del Tuy by car?
About 16 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medellín and Santa Teresa del Tuy?
Santa Teresa del Tuy is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Santa Teresa del Tuy?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.