Day trip from Ocaña to Mérida
Mérida lies 244 km (151 mi) east of Ocaña, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 244 km (151 mi) apart, Mérida is a realistic day trip from Ocaña: about 3 h 58 min each way by road.
| Ocaña | Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 101,158 | 300,000 |
| Elevation | 1,197 m (3,927 ft) | 1,389 m (4,557 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Mérida are 1 h ahead of Ocaña right now, so a 3 h 58 min journey lands 4 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mérida
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.
Where to book tours and tickets in Mérida
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Staying in Mérida
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Common questions
How far is Mérida from Ocaña?
244 km (151 mi) in a straight line, east of Ocaña; by road roughly 297 km (185 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ocaña to Mérida by road?
About 3 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ocaña and Mérida?
Mérida is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Mérida?
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.