Driving from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Rio Branco
Rio Branco lies 1,002 km (623 mi) north-west of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 17 min without stops, over roughly 1,222 km (759 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Rio Branco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Brazil |
| Population | 1.8 million | 419,452 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 153 m (502 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-5 (America/Rio_Branco) |
Clocks in Rio Branco are 1 h behind Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 15 h 17 min journey lands only 14 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rio Branco
Crossing from Bolivia into Brazil: money changes from the Boliviano to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book car hire from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Rio Branco
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Staying in Rio Branco
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Rio Branco. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20). Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,352 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rio Branco from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,002 km (623 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 1,222 km (759 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Rio Branco by car?
About 15 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Rio Branco?
Rio Branco is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Rio_Branco against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Rio Branco?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Rio Branco?
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Rio Branco, 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.