Driving from Palmira to Cali
Cali lies 27 km (17 mi) south-west of Palmira, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 min without stops, over roughly 33 km (21 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Palmira | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 312,519 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 886 m (2,907 ft) | 758 m (2,487 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 763531–763547 | 760001–760050 |
Where to book car hire from Palmira to Cali
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Staying in Cali
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 541 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (287), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 73,064 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cali from Palmira?
27 km (17 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Palmira; by road roughly 33 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palmira to Cali by car?
About 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palmira and Cali?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Cali?
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali, bookable on this site.
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.