By road, Quevedo and Zorritos, Peru are about 263 miles (424 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 44 min of driving. You cross from Ecuador into Peru at about mile 229.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Ecuador: Huaquillas and Arenillas, in El Oro province.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Ecuador: Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo, in Los Rios province.
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel in Ecuador: El Oro province, outside Huaquillas and Arenillas.
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel in Ecuador: Los Rios province, outside Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo.
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, Peru. Advisory issued: Ecuador August 18, 2026; Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Ecuador: “Some roads are poorly maintained. They may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 263 mi (424 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | E25 → E50 → PE-1N |
| Border crossing | about mile 229, Ecuador → Peru |
| Regions on the route | Los Rios, Guayas, Azuay, El Oro, Tumbes |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Peru
The route crosses at about mile 229, from El Oro into Tumbes. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Peru (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for tourist stays of 90 days or less; border officials set your length of stay. Passport: must be valid for at least 6 months after you enter; you need an entry record, such as a passport stamp, even at remote land crossings. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Peru | A U.S. license works for up to 180 days; an International Driving Permit is suggested. |
| Entering Ecuador (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed unless you stay more than 90 days in any 12-month period. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
| Driving in Ecuador | A valid U.S. license is recognized for up to 90 days. |
| The car, entering Peru | Register the car online first (SUNAT's advance registration for tourist vehicles, valid 10 days), then get the Temporary Entry Certificate (CIT) from customs at the border. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Peru (updated August 20, 2026); U.S. State Department, Ecuador (updated February 18, 2026); Government of Peru (gob.pe). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
On the road from Quevedo to Zorritos
E25 (213 mi) and PE-1N (36 mi) carry about 95% of the 263 miles. The first 229 miles are in Ecuador; the last 34 are in Peru. It runs through 5 regions: Los Rios, Guayas, Azuay, El Oro, Tumbes. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Quevedo to Zorritos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Los Rios |
| E25 | 1–214 | 213 | Los Rios, Guayas, Azuay, El Oro |
| E50 | 214–227 | 13 | El Oro |
| PE-1N | 227–263 | 36 | El Oro, Tumbes |
- Mile 73 of this route: Los Rios → Guayas (region line)
- Mile 163 of this route: Guayas → Azuay (region line)
- Mile 168 of this route: Azuay → El Oro (region line)
- Mile 229 of this route: El Oro → Tumbes (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Quevedo and Zorritos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Nicholas Cathedral, Tumbes (mile 245), Museo de Sitio de Cabeza de Vaca “Gran Chilimasa” (mile 248)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral, Babahoyo (mile 64), St. Nicholas Cathedral, Tumbes (mile 245), Museo de Sitio de Cabeza de Vaca “Gran Chilimasa” (mile 248)
Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral, Babahoyo
Across from 24 de Mayo park in Babahoyo, capital of Los Ríos province, Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral is the headquarters of the Diocese of Babahoyo.
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Tumbes
Also called the Church of San Nicolás de Tolentino, St. Nicholas Cathedral is a Catholic church in the town of Tumbes, in northern Peru.
Museo de Sitio de Cabeza de Vaca “Gran Chilimasa”
In the Corrales district of Tumbes, the Cabeza de Vaca "Gran Chilimasa" site museum displays archaeological finds, photographs and plans produced during research and excavations at the site.
More drives to Zorritos
- Chimbote to Zorritos
- Casma to Zorritos
- Chota to Zorritos
- Cajamarca to Zorritos
- Celendín to Zorritos
- Cajabamba to Zorritos
More drives from Quevedo
- Quevedo to Tababela
- Quevedo to Otavalo
- Quevedo to Tulcán
- Quevedo to Salinas
- Quevedo to Ipiales, Colombia
- Quevedo to Pitalito, Colombia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Quevedo to Zorritos, Peru?
About 6 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 263 miles.
How far is Zorritos, Peru from Quevedo by car?
About 263 miles (424 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.
Where does the Quevedo to Zorritos drive cross the border?
At about mile 229, from Ecuador into Peru.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Quevedo into Peru?
No visa needed for tourist stays of 90 days or less; border officials set your length of stay. Passport: must be valid for at least 6 months after you enter; you need an entry record, such as a passport stamp, even at remote land crossings. A U.S. license works for up to 180 days; an International Driving Permit is suggested. (U.S. State Department, updated August 20, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Quevedo to Zorritos drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Ecuador Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Ecuador: Huaquillas and Arenillas, in El Oro province; Ecuador: Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo, in Los Rios province). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Quevedo to Zorritos?
In order: E25, E50 and PE-1N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Quevedo to Zorritos?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral, Babahoyo (cathedral, mile 64, 1 mi from the route); St. Nicholas Cathedral, Tumbes (cathedral, mile 245, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo de Sitio de Cabeza de Vaca “Gran Chilimasa” (museum, mile 248, 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.