Alausi to Agua Blanca is about 204 road miles (328 km): roughly 5 h 22 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Ecuador: Duran, in Guayas province.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Ecuador: In Guayaquil: Nueva Prosperina and Pascuales districts, and all areas south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue (areas north of the avenue are Level 3).
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel in Ecuador: Sucumbios, Manabi, Santa Elena, and Santo Domingo provinces.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Ecuador. Advisory issued: Ecuador August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Ecuador: “Heavy fog and rain make conditions more dangerous.”
| Distance | 204 mi (328 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | E47 → E40 → E48 → E482 |
| Provinces on the route | Chimborazo, Cañar, Guayas, Manabi |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Alausi to Agua Blanca
E47 (65 mi) and E482 (56 mi) carry about 59% of the 204 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Chimborazo, Cañar, Guayas, Manabi. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Alausi to Agua Blanca
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Chimborazo |
| E47 | 1–66 | 65 | Chimborazo, Cañar |
| local roads | 66–71 | 5 | Cañar |
| E40 | 71–107 | 36 | Guayas |
| local roads | 107–117 | 10 | Guayas |
| E48 | 117–131 | 14 | Guayas |
| E482 | 131–187 | 56 | Guayas, Manabi |
| local roads | 187–204 | 17 | Manabi |
- Mile 29 of this route: Chimborazo → Cañar (province line)
- Mile 71 of this route: Cañar → Guayas (province line)
- Mile 161 of this route: Guayas → Manabi (province line)
What to see on the way from Alausi to Agua Blanca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (mile 115)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (mile 115)
- Museums and history: Museo Municipal de música popular Julio Jaramillo (mile 107), Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral (mile 107)
Museo Municipal de música popular Julio Jaramillo
Named for singer Julio Jaramillo, this municipal museum in Guayaquil opened in 2008 and displays objects tracing Ecuadorian popular music from 1892 to 1978.
Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral
In the center of Guayaquil, the Metropolitan Cathedral succeeds the church that served as the city's main cathedral when Guayaquil was founded.
Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil
Living plant collections grown for conservation, research and education fill the Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil, a 5-hectare botanical garden in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
More drives to Agua Blanca
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- Papallacta to Agua Blanca
From Alausi to other places in Ecuador
- Alausi to Isinliví
- Alausi to Papallacta
- Alausi to Mindo
- Alausi to Puerto Cayo
- Alausi to Canoa
- Alausi to Vilcabamba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Alausi to Agua Blanca?
About 5 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 204 miles.
How far is Agua Blanca from Alausi by car?
About 204 miles (328 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Alausi to Agua Blanca drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Ecuador Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Ecuador: Duran, in Guayas province; Ecuador: In Guayaquil: Nueva Prosperina and Pascuales districts, and all areas south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue (areas north of the avenue are Level 3)). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Alausi to Agua Blanca?
In order: E47, E40, E48 and E482. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Alausi and Agua Blanca?
Closest to the road: Museo Municipal de música popular Julio Jaramillo (museum, mile 107, 2 mi from the route); Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral (cathedral, mile 107, 3 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (botanical garden, mile 115, 0.8 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.