The Wayro route from Loja to Alausi is 228 miles (367 km), about 6 h 5 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: “Slow-moving buses and trucks frequently stop in the middle of the road unexpectedly.”
| Distance by road | 228 mi (367 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | E35 → E47 |
| Provinces on the route | Loja, Azuay, Cañar, Chimborazo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
How the Loja to Alausi drive plays out
E35 (182 mi) and E47 (18 mi) carry about 88% of the 228 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Loja, Azuay, Cañar, Chimborazo. Of the 2 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Loja to Alausi
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Loja |
| E35 | 1–4 | 3 | Loja |
| local roads | 4–24 | 20 | Loja |
| E35 | 24–203 | 179 | Loja, Azuay, Cañar, Chimborazo |
| local roads | 203–210 | 7 | Chimborazo |
| E47 | 210–228 | 18 | Chimborazo |
- Mile 58 of this route: Loja → Azuay (province line)
- Mile 135 of this route: Azuay → Cañar (province line)
- Mile 191 of this route: Cañar → Chimborazo (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Alausi
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pumapungo Museum (mile 124), Cathedral of Azogues (mile 142)
- Museums and history: Pumapungo Museum (mile 124), Cathedral of Azogues (mile 142)
Pumapungo Museum
Cathedral of Azogues
In the center of Azogues, facing the city's Parque Central, the Cathedral of Azogues (Catedral de San Francisco de Azogues) is a Catholic cathedral with classical Roman-style architecture and serves as the mother church of Cañar Province.
More drives to Alausi
- Latacunga to Alausi
- Puyo to Alausi
- Tena to Alausi
- Otavalo to Alausi
- Esmeraldas to Alausi
- Ibarra to Alausi
From Loja to other places in Ecuador
- Loja to Agua Blanca
- Loja to Latacunga
- Loja to Puerto Cayo
- Loja to Baños
- Loja to Montecristi
- Loja to Puerto López
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Loja to Alausi?
About 6 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 228 miles.
How far is Alausi from Loja 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 Loja to Alausi drive?
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 Loja to Alausi use?
In order: E35 and E47. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Loja and Alausi?
Closest to the road: Pumapungo Museum (museum, mile 124, 0.9 mi from the route); Cathedral of Azogues (cathedral, mile 142, 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.