How far is it from Barinas to Mérida?

The distance between Barinas and Mérida is 168 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Barinas to Mérida?

The drive from Barinas to Mérida takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.

The fastest route from Barinas to Mérida covers 168 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.

Mérida lies roughly to the west of Barinas.

The drive from Barinas to Mérida mainly follows L-1.

Distance: 168 kmDrive time: 3 h 35 min

Driving from Barinas to Mérida takes about 3 h 35 min via L-1. The distance is 168 km. The straight-line distance is 107 km. Driving directions

Driving directions41 · 168 km

14 Turn right 319 m
15 Turn right onto Carretera Trasandina Mérida - Muchuchíes 4 km
16 Continue slightly right onto Carretera Trasandina Mérida - Muchuchíes 762 m
17 Turn slightly left 212 m
18 Merge slightly right onto Carretera Trasandina Mérida - Muchuchíes 748 m
19 Turn slightly left 412 m
20 Continue right onto Carretera Trasandina Mérida - Muchuchíes 19 km
21 Turn right 47 m
22 Continue left 324 m
23 Turn slightly left 71 m
24 Turn slightly left 136 m
25 Turn left onto Carretera Trasandina Mérida - Muchuchíes 82 m
26 Turn left 274 m
27 Turn sharp left onto Carretera Trasandina Mérida - Muchuchíes 2 km
28 Turn slightly left 485 m
29 Merge slightly right onto Carretera Trasandina Mérida - Muchuchíes 141 m
30 Continue right onto Carretera Trasandina Mérida - Muchuchíes 4 km
31 Turn left onto Calle Cacute 206 m
32 Turn right onto Carretera Trasandina Mérida - Muchuchíes 11 km
33 Continue slightly left onto Carretera Trasandina Mérida - Muchuchíes 13 km
34 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenido Universidad 36 m
35 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenido Universidad 811 m
36 Take exit slightly right onto Avenido Los Proceres 59 m
37 Merge slightly left onto Avenida Los Próceres 8 km
38 Turn left onto Carretera Trasandina 2 km
39 At end of road, turn left onto Avenida Andrés Bello 51 m
40 Turn right 220 m
41 Arrive left

The return trip from Mérida to Barinas covers roughly the same distance, 168 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

How far is it from Barinas to Mérida?: The distance between Barinas and Mérida is 168 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Barinas to Mérida?: The drive from Barinas to Mérida takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Barinas to Mérida?: The fastest route from Barinas to Mérida covers 168 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.
Which direction is Mérida from Barinas?: Mérida lies roughly to the west of Barinas.
Which roads does the route from Barinas to Mérida follow?: The drive from Barinas to Mérida mainly follows L-1.