The Wayro route from Portoviejo to Alausi is 227 miles (365 km), about 5 h 19 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Ecuador: Duran, in Guayas province.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Ecuador: In Guayaquil: Nueva Prosperina and Pascuales districts, and all areas south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue (areas north of the avenue are Level 3).
- 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: “Slow-moving buses and trucks frequently stop in the middle of the road unexpectedly.”
| Distance by road | 227 mi (365 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | E30 → E482A → E482 → E48 → E40 → E47 |
| Provinces on the route | Manabi, Guayas, Cañar, Chimborazo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Portoviejo to Alausi
E482 (82 mi) and E47 (67 mi) carry about 66% of the 227 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Manabi, Guayas, Cañar, Chimborazo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Portoviejo to Alausi
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| E30 | 0–8 | 8 | Manabi |
| connecting roads | 8–9 | 1 | Manabi |
| E482A | 9–12 | 3 | Manabi |
| E482 | 12–94 | 82 | Manabi, Guayas |
| E48 | 94–109 | 15 | Guayas |
| connecting roads | 109–111 | 2 | Guayas |
| local roads | 111–119 | 8 | Guayas |
| E40 | 119–155 | 36 | Guayas |
| local roads | 155–160 | 5 | Guayas, Cañar |
| E47 | 160–227 | 67 | Cañar, Chimborazo |
- Mile 66 of this route: Manabi → Guayas (province line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Guayas → Cañar (province line)
- Mile 198 of this route: Cañar → Chimborazo (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Portoviejo and Alausi
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (mile 112), Parque Histórico de Guayaquil (mile 119)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (mile 112), Parque Histórico de Guayaquil (mile 119)
- Museums and history: Museum of the Ecuadorian Fireman (mile 120)
Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil
Living plant collections grown for conservation, research and education fill the Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil, a 5-hectare botanical garden in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Parque Histórico de Guayaquil
Parque Histórico de Guayaquil combines a wildlife area showing local plants and animals with old city houses that were taken down from their original sites and rebuilt here.
Museum of the Ecuadorian Fireman
Also called the Museum of the Meritorious Fire Department of Guayaquil, the Museum of the Ecuadorian Fireman is a firefighting museum in Guayaquil.
More drives to Alausi
- Latacunga to Alausi
- Puyo to Alausi
- Tena to Alausi
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- Esmeraldas to Alausi
- Ibarra to Alausi
From Portoviejo to other places in Ecuador
- Portoviejo to Ibarra
- Portoviejo to Tulcán
- Portoviejo to Machala
- Portoviejo to Zaruma
- Portoviejo to Loja
- Portoviejo to Zamora
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Portoviejo to Alausi?
About 5 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 227 miles.
How far is Alausi from Portoviejo by car?
About 227 miles (365 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 Portoviejo to Alausi 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: Duran, in Guayas province; Ecuador: In Guayaquil: Nueva Prosperina and Pascuales districts, and all areas south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue (areas north of the avenue are Level 3)). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Portoviejo to Alausi?
In order: E30, E482A, E482, E48, E40 and E47. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Portoviejo and Alausi?
Closest to the road: Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (botanical garden, mile 112, 0.8 mi from the route); Parque Histórico de Guayaquil (park, mile 119, 0.5 mi from the route); Museum of the Ecuadorian Fireman (firefighting museum, mile 120, 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.