Latacunga to Alausi is about 114 road miles (184 km): roughly 2 h 53 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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.”
| Distance by road | 114 mi (184 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | E35 |
| Provinces on the route | Cotopaxi, Napo, Chimborazo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Latacunga to Alausi drive plays out
E35 (99 mi) carries about 87% of the 114 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Cotopaxi, Napo, Chimborazo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Latacunga to Alausi
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Cotopaxi |
| E35 | 5–53 | 48 | Cotopaxi, Napo, Chimborazo |
| connecting roads | 53–57 | 4 | Chimborazo |
| local roads | 57–62 | 5 | Chimborazo |
| E35 | 62–113 | 51 | Chimborazo |
| local roads | 113–114 | 1 | Chimborazo |
- Mile 13 of this route: Cotopaxi → Napo (province line)
- Mile 46 of this route: Napo → Chimborazo (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Latacunga and Alausi
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Laguna de Colta (mile 71)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden Atocha-La Liria (mile 24), Laguna de Colta (mile 71)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation, Ambato (mile 24)
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.
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.
More drives to Alausi
From Latacunga to other places in Ecuador
- Latacunga to Papallacta
- Latacunga to Mindo
- Latacunga to Puyo
- Latacunga to Otavalo
- Latacunga to Tulcán
- Latacunga to Salinas
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Latacunga to Alausi?
About 2 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 114 miles.
How far is Alausi from Latacunga by car?
About 114 miles (184 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 Latacunga to Alausi?
The U.S. State Department rates Ecuador Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Latacunga to Alausi?
Closest to the road: Botanical Garden Atocha-La Liria (botanical garden, mile 24, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation, Ambato (basilica, mile 24, 2 mi from the route); Laguna de Colta (lagoon, mile 71, 0.4 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.