The Wayro route from Baños to Isinliví is 93 miles (150 km), about 2 h 44 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Ecuador. Advisory issued: Ecuador August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Ecuador: “When traveling between provinces, it is recommended to travel during daylight.”
| Total distance | 93 mi (150 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | E30 → E35 |
| Provinces on the route | Napo, Cotopaxi |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Baños to Isinliví: the shape of the trip
E35 (43 mi) and E30 (15 mi) carry about 62% of the 93 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Napo, Cotopaxi. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Baños to Isinliví
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| E30 | 0–12 | 12 | Napo |
| local roads | 12–19 | 7 | Napo |
| E30 | 19–22 | 3 | Napo |
| connecting roads | 22–23 | 1 | Napo |
| E35 | 23–66 | 43 | Napo, Cotopaxi |
| local roads | 66–93 | 27 | Cotopaxi |
- Mile 38 of this route: Napo → Cotopaxi (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Isinliví
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden Atocha-La Liria (mile 26)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation, Ambato (mile 26)
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
- Otavalo to Isinliví
- Alausi to Isinliví
- Ibarra to Isinliví
- Tulcán to Isinliví
- Loja to Isinliví
- Cali to Isinliví, Ecuador
From Baños to other places in Ecuador
- Baños to Mindo
- Baños to Puerto López
- Baños to Puerto Cayo
- Baños to Agua Blanca
- Baños to Coconuco, Colombia
- Baños to Máncora, Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Baños to Isinliví?
About 2 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 93 miles.
How far is Isinliví from Baños by car?
About 93 miles (150 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 Baños to Isinliví?
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 Baños to Isinliví use?
In order: E30 and E35. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Baños and Isinliví?
Closest to the road: Botanical Garden Atocha-La Liria (botanical garden, mile 26, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation, Ambato (basilica, mile 26, 2 mi from the route); Área nacional de recreación El Boliche (nature area, mile 64, 5 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.