By road, Alausi and Isinliví are about 157 miles (252 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 11 min of driving.
Full advisory: Ecuador. Advisory issued: Ecuador August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Ecuador: “In rural areas, you may encounter livestock in the road.”
| Total distance | 157 mi (252 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | E35 |
| Provinces on the route | Chimborazo, Napo, Cotopaxi |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Alausi to Isinliví
E35 (120 mi) carries about 76% of the 157 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Chimborazo, Napo, Cotopaxi. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Alausi to Isinliví: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Chimborazo |
| E35 | 1–53 | 52 | Chimborazo |
| local roads | 53–58 | 5 | Chimborazo |
| connecting roads | 58–61 | 3 | Chimborazo |
| E35 | 61–129 | 68 | Chimborazo, Napo, Cotopaxi |
| local roads | 129–157 | 28 | Cotopaxi |
- Mile 70 of this route: Chimborazo → Napo (province line)
- Mile 101 of this route: Napo → Cotopaxi (province line)
What to see on the way from Alausi to Isinliví
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Laguna de Colta (mile 44)
- Nature and outdoors: Laguna de Colta (mile 44), Botanical Garden Atocha-La Liria (mile 90)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation, Ambato (mile 90)
Laguna de Colta
Laguna de Colta is a lake of about 275 hectares in Colta canton, Chimborazo province, in Ecuador's central highlands, home to native birds and many kinds of colorful fish.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation, Ambato
Ambato Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation, faces Juan Montalvo Park between Bolívar and Montalvo streets in the capital of Tungurahua province. It has held the rank of minor basilica since April 1961.
Botanical Garden Atocha-La Liria
On Avenida Circunvalación in Ambato, Tungurahua Province, the Atocha-La Liria Botanical Garden covers 35 acres and dates back to 1849.
Área nacional de recreación El Boliche
Created in 1979, El Boliche National Recreation Area is a 400-hectare protected area on the Pichincha–Cotopaxi border, at elevations from about 3,484 to 3,726 meters.
More drives to Isinliví
- Baños to Isinliví
- Otavalo to Isinliví
- Ibarra to Isinliví
- Tulcán to Isinliví
- Loja to Isinliví
- Cali to Isinliví, Ecuador
From Alausi to other places in Ecuador
- Alausi to Papallacta
- Alausi to Mindo
- Alausi to Puerto Cayo
- Alausi to Canoa
- Alausi to Agua Blanca
- Alausi to Vilcabamba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Alausi to Isinliví?
About 4 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 157 miles.
How far is Isinliví from Alausi by car?
About 157 miles (252 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 Isinliví drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Ecuador Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Alausi and Isinliví?
Closest to the road: Laguna de Colta (lagoon, mile 44, 0.4 mi from the route); Botanical Garden Atocha-La Liria (botanical garden, mile 90, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation, Ambato (basilica, mile 90, 2 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.