Quevedo to Salinas is about 196 road miles (315 km): roughly 4 h 34 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 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: 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: “When traveling between provinces, it is recommended to travel during daylight.”
| Distance | 196 mi (315 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | E30 → E48 → E40 |
| Provinces on the route | Los Rios, Guayas, Santa Elena |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Quevedo to Salinas drive plays out
E48 (88 mi) and E40 (79 mi) carry about 85% of the 196 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Los Rios, Guayas, Santa Elena. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Quevedo and Salinas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Los Rios |
| E30 | 6–14 | 8 | Los Rios |
| connecting roads | 14–16 | 2 | Guayas |
| E48 | 16–104 | 88 | Guayas |
| E40 | 104–183 | 79 | Guayas, Santa Elena |
| local roads | 183–196 | 13 | Santa Elena |
- Mile 14 of this route: Los Rios → Guayas (province line)
- Mile 135 of this route: Guayas → Santa Elena (province line)
- Mile 148 of this route: Santa Elena → Guayas (province line)
- Mile 151 of this route: Guayas → Santa Elena (province line)
What to see on the way from Quevedo to Salinas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral Santuario Señor de los Milagros (mile 86), Cerro Blanco Forest (mile 117)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (mile 104), Cerro Blanco Forest (mile 117)
- Museums and history: Catedral Santuario Señor de los Milagros (mile 86), Museo Amantes de Sumpa (mile 187), Paleontological Museum Megatherium (mile 188)
Catedral Santuario Señor de los Milagros
On the Malecón of Daule, steps from the Daule River, the Catedral Santuario Señor de los Milagros is a carved-wood cathedral, now reinforced with concrete, and seat of the Diocese of Daule.
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.
Cerro Blanco Forest
Owned by Holcim Ecuador and managed by Fundación Pro-Bosque, Cerro Blanco Forest is a tropical dry forest reserve in Guayas Province, Ecuador.
Museo Amantes de Sumpa
In Santa Elena Province, the Museo Amantes de Sumpa has a clay oven used for ancestral cooking classes and a traditional coastal house with its wooden trough and woven mat.
Paleontological Museum Megatherium
Inside the Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena, the Paleontological Museum Megatherium is considered Ecuador's first paleontology museum.
More drives to Salinas
- Guayaquil to Salinas
- Babahoyo to Salinas
- Riobamba to Salinas
- Latacunga to Salinas
- Quito to Salinas
- Esmeraldas to Salinas
From Quevedo to other places in Ecuador
- Quevedo to Tababela
- Quevedo to Otavalo
- Quevedo to Tulcán
- Quevedo to Ipiales, Colombia
- Quevedo to Pitalito, Colombia
- Quevedo to Coconuco, Colombia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Quevedo to Salinas?
About 4 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 196 miles.
How far is Salinas from Quevedo by car?
About 196 miles (315 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 Quevedo to Salinas 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; 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 Quevedo to Salinas?
In order: E30, E48 and E40. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Quevedo to Salinas?
Closest to the road: Catedral Santuario Señor de los Milagros (cathedral, mile 86, 0.7 mi from the route); Cerro Blanco Forest (forest, mile 117, 0.3 mi from the route); Paleontological Museum Megatherium (paleontological museum, mile 188, 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.