10 Cities Near Cali + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Cali, Colombia, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Puerto Tejada, Palmira, Guadalajara de Buga.
The closest notable city to Cali, Colombia is Puerto Tejada, about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Tejada | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Palmira | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Guadalajara de Buga | 36 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Buenaventura | 47 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tuluá | 50 mi / 81 km | 1 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Popayán | 69 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Neiva | 93 mi / 149 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Armenia | 95 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cartago | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pereira | 111 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Cali
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Puerto Tejada, Palmira, Guadalajara de Buga, Buenaventura, Tuluá. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Cali
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Pereira. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Cali include Puerto Tejada, Palmira, Guadalajara de Buga, Buenaventura, Tuluá. The closest is Puerto Tejada, about 16 miles (26 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.