Ibarra to Quevedo is about 228 road miles (367 km): roughly 5 h 38 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Ecuador: Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo, in Los Rios province.
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel in Ecuador: Los Rios province, outside Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo.
- 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: “Some roads are poorly maintained. They may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 228 mi (367 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | E35 → E282 → E28B → E28 → E25 |
| Provinces on the route | Imbabura, Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Los Rios |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Ibarra to Quevedo: the shape of the trip
E25 (103 mi) and E28 (52 mi) carry about 68% of the 228 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Imbabura, Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Los Rios. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ibarra to Quevedo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Imbabura |
| E35 | 1–25 | 24 | Imbabura |
| E282 | 25–32 | 7 | Pichincha |
| E28B | 32–62 | 30 | Pichincha |
| local roads | 62–70 | 8 | Pichincha |
| E28 | 70–122 | 52 | Pichincha |
| connecting roads | 122–124 | 2 | Pichincha |
| E25 | 124–227 | 103 | Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Los Rios |
| local roads | 227–228 | 1 | Los Rios |
- Mile 25 of this route: Imbabura → Pichincha (province line)
- Mile 135 of this route: Pichincha → Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas (province line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas → Los Rios (province line)
Stops between Ibarra and Quevedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Wiwa Quito (mile 51), Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (mile 71), Intiñan Museum (mile 71)
- Nature and outdoors: Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (mile 71), Jardín botánico La Carolina (mile 162)
- Museums and history: Cochasquí (mile 39), Intiñan Museum (mile 71)
- With kids: Wiwa Quito (mile 51)
Cochasquí
On the slopes of Mojanda, an inactive volcano in Pichincha province, Cochasquí is an archaeological site in Ecuador's northern highlands, 52 km north of Quito.
Wiwa Quito
Known for almost three decades as the Quito Zoo, Wiwa Quito is a wildlife refuge park of about 12 hectares in the Guayllabamba parish of Quito, opened in 1997.
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.
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.
Jardín botánico La Carolina
Now named Jardín Botánico Padre Julio Marrero, this roughly 17-hectare botanical garden, palm collection and orchid house in Santo Domingo de los Colorados belongs to the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.
More drives to Quevedo
From Ibarra to other places in Ecuador
- Ibarra to Mindo
- Ibarra to Latacunga
- Ibarra to Isinliví
- Ibarra to Baños
- Ibarra to Guano
- Ibarra to Salinas de Guaranda
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ibarra to Quevedo?
About 5 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 228 miles.
How far is Quevedo from Ibarra by car?
About 228 miles (367 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 Ibarra to Quevedo 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: Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo, in Los Rios province). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ibarra to Quevedo?
In order: E35, E282, E28B, E28 and E25. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ibarra to Quevedo?
Closest to the road: Wiwa Quito (zoo, mile 51, 0.5 mi from the route); Intiñan Museum (museum, mile 71, 0.1 mi from the route); Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (park, mile 71, 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.