By road, Baeza and Mompiche are about 283 miles (456 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 43 min of driving.
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel in Ecuador: All areas south of Esmeraldas City, in Esmeraldas province.
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel in Ecuador: Sucumbios, Manabi, Santa Elena, and Santo Domingo provinces.
Read the full advisory before you go: Ecuador. Advisory issued: Ecuador August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Ecuador: “Some roads are poorly maintained. They may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance by road | 283 mi (456 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | E20 → E28 → E385 → E382 → E15 |
| Provinces on the route | Tungurahua, Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Manabi, Esmeraldas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Baeza to Mompiche: the shape of the trip
E20 (58 mi) and E28 (54 mi) carry about 40% of the 283 miles. It runs through 5 provinces: Tungurahua, Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Manabi, Esmeraldas. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Baeza and Mompiche
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | 0–48 | 48 | Tungurahua, Pichincha |
| connecting roads | 48–52 | 4 | Pichincha |
| local roads | 52–76 | 24 | Pichincha |
| E28 | 76–130 | 54 | Pichincha |
| connecting roads | 130–131 | 1 | Pichincha |
| local roads | 131–163 | 32 | Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas |
| E20 | 163–173 | 10 | Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas |
| E385 | 173–193 | 20 | Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Manabi |
| E382 | 193–231 | 38 | Manabi |
| connecting roads | 231–232 | 1 | Manabi |
| E15 | 232–280 | 48 | Manabi, Esmeraldas |
| local roads | 280–283 | 3 | Esmeraldas |
- Mile 34 of this route: Tungurahua → Pichincha (province line)
- Mile 147 of this route: Pichincha → Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas (province line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas → Manabi (province line)
- Mile 257 of this route: Manabi → Esmeraldas (province line)
What to see on the way from Baeza to Mompiche
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (mile 78), Intiñan Museum (mile 78)
- Nature and outdoors: Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (mile 78)
- Museums and history: El Inga (mile 50), Obelisco de la Vicentina (mile 61), Intiñan Museum (mile 78)
El Inga
On the slopes of Ilaló volcano in Tumbaco, El Inga is an archaeological site dated to 10,000–2,000 BC, used as a campsite by Paleoindian hunter-gatherers.
Historic Center of Quito
The Historic Center of Quito covers about 375 hectares in south-central Quito and is considered among the best-preserved historic districts in Spanish America, with roughly 130 monumental buildings and some 5,000 listed heritage properties.
Obelisco de la Vicentina
Built in 1951, the Obelisco de la Vicentina is a monument in Quito's La Vicentina neighborhood and one of its best-known landmarks.
Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is a site owned by Pichincha province in San Antonio parish, 26 kilometers north of central Quito.
Intiñan Museum
Just 200 meters from Ciudad Mitad del Mundo on the outskirts of Quito, Intiñan Museum (Museo de sitio Intiñán) is a site museum built in 1989.
More drives to Mompiche
- Papallacta to Mompiche
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- Zorritos to Mompiche, Ecuador
From Baeza to other places in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Baeza to Mompiche?
About 6 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 283 miles.
What is the driving distance from Baeza to Mompiche?
About 283 miles (456 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.
Is it safe to drive from Baeza to Mompiche?
The U.S. State Department rates Ecuador Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Baeza to Mompiche use?
In order: E20, E28, E385, E382 and E15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Baeza and Mompiche?
Closest to the road: El Inga (archaeological site, mile 50, 1 mi from the route); Intiñan Museum (museum, mile 78, 0.1 mi from the route); Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (park, mile 78, 0.2 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.