Puyo to Alausi is about 124 road miles (200 km): roughly 3 h 57 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: “Heavy fog and rain make conditions more dangerous.”
| Total distance | 124 mi (200 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | E30 → E490 → E46 → E35 |
| Provinces on the route | Pastaza, Napo, Chimborazo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Puyo to Alausi
E30 (38 mi) and E35 (27 mi) carry about 52% of the 124 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Pastaza, Napo, Chimborazo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Puyo to Alausi
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Pastaza |
| E30 | 2–40 | 38 | Pastaza, Napo |
| local roads | 40–52 | 12 | Napo, Chimborazo |
| E490 | 52–70 | 18 | Chimborazo |
| local roads | 70–89 | 19 | Chimborazo |
| E46 | 89–96 | 7 | Chimborazo |
| E35 | 96–123 | 27 | Chimborazo |
| local roads | 123–124 | 1 | Chimborazo |
- Mile 16 of this route: Pastaza → Napo (province line)
- Mile 48 of this route: Napo → Chimborazo (province line)
Stops between Puyo and Alausi
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pailón del Diablo (mile 27), Agoyán (mile 28), Sacred Heart Basilica (Riobamba) (mile 71)
- Nature and outdoors: Pailón del Diablo (mile 27), Agoyán (mile 28)
- Museums and history: Sacred Heart Basilica (Riobamba) (mile 71)
Pailón del Diablo
Pailón del Diablo is a waterfall near the town of Río Verde in Ecuador's Tungurahua Province, a well-known stop for travelers in the area.
Agoyán
Agoyán is a waterfall on the Pastaza River just outside the tourist town of Baños de Agua Santa, one of three significant waterfalls near the town.
Sacred Heart Basilica (Riobamba)
Facing Parque Libertad in Riobamba, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Basílica del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús) was begun in 1883, took 32 years to finish and was consecrated in 1915.
More drives to Alausi
- Latacunga to Alausi
- Tena to Alausi
- Otavalo to Alausi
- Esmeraldas to Alausi
- Ibarra to Alausi
- Tulcán to Alausi
From Puyo to other places in Ecuador
- Puyo to Mindo
- Puyo to Puerto López
- Puyo to Puerto Cayo
- Puyo to Agua Blanca
- Puyo to Máncora, Peru
- Puyo to Zorritos, Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Puyo to Alausi?
About 3 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 124 miles.
What is the driving distance from Puyo to Alausi?
About 124 miles (200 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 Puyo to Alausi drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Ecuador Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Puyo to Alausi?
In order: E30, E490, E46 and E35. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Puyo to Alausi?
Closest to the road: Pailón del Diablo (waterfall, mile 27, 0.4 mi from the route); Agoyán (waterfall, mile 28, 0.2 mi from the route); Sacred Heart Basilica (Riobamba) (basilica, 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.