The Wayro route from Quito to Mindo is 64 miles (103 km), about 1 h 36 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: 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 | 64 mi (103 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | E28 |
| Provinces on the route | Pichincha |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Quito to Mindo: the shape of the trip
E28 (49 mi) carries about 77% of the 64 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Quito to Mindo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–11 | 11 | Pichincha |
| E28 | 11–60 | 49 | Pichincha |
| local roads | 60–64 | 4 | Pichincha |
Places worth a stop between Quito and Mindo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de sitio La Florida (mile 7), Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (mile 19)
- Nature and outdoors: Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (mile 19), Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve (mile 21)
- Museums and history: Museo de sitio La Florida (mile 7)
Museo de sitio La Florida
On the slopes of Pichincha volcano in Quito's La Florida area, this archaeological site museum covers a small part of an ancient pre-Hispanic burial ground.
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.
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.
More drives to Mindo
- Papallacta to Mindo
- Latacunga to Mindo
- Baños to Mindo
- Riobamba to Mindo
- Guaranda to Mindo
- Ambato to Mindo
From Quito to other places in Ecuador
- Quito to Santo Domingo de los Colorados
- Quito to Esmeraldas
- Quito to Baños
- Quito to Puyo
- Quito to Quevedo
- Quito to Salinas
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Quito to Mindo?
About 1 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 64 miles.
What is the driving distance from Quito to Mindo?
About 64 miles (103 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.
Is it safe to drive from Quito to Mindo?
The U.S. State Department rates Ecuador Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Quito and Mindo?
Closest to the road: Museo de sitio La Florida (museum, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (park, mile 19, 0.2 mi from the route); Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve (nature area, mile 21, 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.