How far is it from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo?

The distance between Medellín and La Ceja del Tambo is 45 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo?

The drive from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo?

The fastest route from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo covers 45 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is La Ceja del Tambo from Medellín?

La Ceja del Tambo lies roughly to the south-east of Medellín.

Which roads does the route from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo follow?

The drive from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo mainly follows 56.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Medellín and La Ceja del Tambo?

Along the route from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo you can fill up at Los Alamos Bomba de Gallo (24/7), Texaco Alto de las Palmas, EDS Los Tambos (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Medellín and La Ceja del Tambo?

Along the route from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo you can stop for the night or service your van at Parqueadero.

Medellín La Ceja del Tambo

Distance: 45 kmDrive time: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo takes about 1 h 5 min via 56. The distance is 45 km. The straight-line distance is 31 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 45 km

1 Depart right onto Carrera 50 259 m
2 Turn right onto Calle 53 355 m
3 Turn right onto Carrera 46 688 m
4 Keep slightly left onto Carrera 46 680 m
5 Keep slightly right onto Carrera 46 174 m
6 Turn right onto Calle 38 97 m
7 Turn left onto Carrera 48 97 m
8 Turn left onto Avenida 33 227 m
9 Continue straight onto Avenida de Las Palmas 2 km
10 Turn left onto Calle 29 630 m
11 Continue straight onto Carrera 33 647 m
12 Continue slightly left onto Carrera 30 255 m
13 Turn right onto Carrera 31 103 m

14 Continue straight onto Carrera 28 793 m
15 Turn straight onto Avenida de Las Palmas 136 m
16 Keep slightly right onto Avenida de Las Palmas 12 km
17 Enter rotary slightly right 16 m
18 Exit rotary straight 40 m
19 Turn right 2 km
20 Turn right 5 km
21 Turn slightly left 8 km
22 Turn slightly right 244 m
23 Turn right 12 km
24 Turn right onto Carrera 19 863 m
25 At end of road, turn left onto Carrera 20 343 m
26 Turn left onto Calle 6 602 m
27 Turn right 753 m
28 Arrive right

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The return trip from La Ceja del Tambo to Medellín covers roughly the same distance, 45 km.

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How far is it from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo?: The distance between Medellín and La Ceja del Tambo is 45 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo?: The drive from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo?: The fastest route from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo covers 45 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is La Ceja del Tambo from Medellín?: La Ceja del Tambo lies roughly to the south-east of Medellín.
Which roads does the route from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo follow?: The drive from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo mainly follows 56.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Medellín and La Ceja del Tambo?: Along the route from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo you can fill up at Los Alamos Bomba de Gallo (24/7), Texaco Alto de las Palmas, EDS Los Tambos (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Medellín and La Ceja del Tambo?: Along the route from Medellín to La Ceja del Tambo you can stop for the night or service your van at Parqueadero.

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