Driving from Tarija to Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies 447 km (278 mi) north of Tarija, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 546 km (339 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Tarija | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Bolivia |
| Population | 159,269 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 1,870 m (6,135 ft) | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
Where to book car hire from Tarija to Santa Cruz de la Sierra
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Staying in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Our booking partner lists 365 places to stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Of the 111 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (57), and 14 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 7,673 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santa Cruz de la Sierra from Tarija?
447 km (278 mi) in a straight line, north of Tarija; by road roughly 546 km (339 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tarija to Santa Cruz de la Sierra by car?
About 6 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tarija and Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
No, both are on America/La_Paz at the moment.
Where can I stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
Our booking partner lists 365 places to stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 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.