Quevedo to Tababela is about 186 road miles (299 km): roughly 4 h 35 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 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: “In rural areas, you may encounter livestock in the road.”
| Total distance | 186 mi (299 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | E25 → E28 → E28B |
| Provinces on the route | Los Rios, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Pichincha |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Quevedo to Tababela: the shape of the trip
E25 (104 mi) and E28 (53 mi) carry about 84% of the 186 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Los Rios, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Pichincha. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Quevedo to Tababela: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Los Rios |
| E25 | 1–105 | 104 | Los Rios, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Pichincha |
| connecting roads | 105–106 | 1 | Pichincha |
| E28 | 106–159 | 53 | Pichincha |
| local roads | 159–167 | 8 | Pichincha |
| E28B | 167–174 | 7 | Pichincha |
| local roads | 174–186 | 12 | Pichincha |
- Mile 39 of this route: Los Rios → Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas (province line)
- Mile 93 of this route: Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas → Pichincha (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Tababela
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (mile 158)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín botánico La Carolina (mile 66), Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve (mile 155), Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (mile 158)
- With kids: Wiwa Quito (mile 178)
Jardín botánico La Carolina
Now named Jardín Botánico Padre Julio Marrero, this roughly 17-hectare botanical garden, palm collection and orchid house in Santo Domingo de los Colorados belongs to the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
Surrounding Pululahua Volcano, this geobotanical reserve lies 17 km north of Quito in the northwestern part of the Pomasqui Valley, Pichincha province.
Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is a site owned by Pichincha province in San Antonio parish, 26 kilometers north of central Quito.
Historic Center of Quito
The Historic Center of Quito covers about 375 hectares in south-central Quito and is considered among the best-preserved historic districts in Spanish America, with roughly 130 monumental buildings and some 5,000 listed heritage properties.
Wiwa Quito
Known for almost three decades as the Quito Zoo, Wiwa Quito is a wildlife refuge park of about 12 hectares in the Guayllabamba parish of Quito, opened in 1997.
In Tababela itself
El Inga
On the slopes of Ilaló volcano in Tumbaco, El Inga is an archaeological site dated to 10,000–2,000 BC, used as a campsite by Paleoindian hunter-gatherers.
More drives to Tababela
- Mindo to Tababela
- Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Tababela
- Esmeraldas to Tababela
- Atacames to Tababela
- Otavalo to Tababela
- Tulcán to Tababela
From Quevedo to other places in Ecuador
- Quevedo to Otavalo
- Quevedo to Tulcán
- Quevedo to Salinas
- 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 Tababela?
About 4 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 186 miles.
How far is Tababela from Quevedo by car?
About 186 miles (299 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 Tababela 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). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Quevedo to Tababela?
In order: E25, E28 and E28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Quevedo to Tababela?
Closest to the road: Jardín botánico La Carolina (botanical garden, mile 66, 1 mi from the route); Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve (nature area, mile 155, 2 mi from the route); Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (park, mile 158, 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.