The Wayro route from Quito to Quevedo is 176 miles (284 km), about 4 h 22 min of driving without stops.
- 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: “Some roads are poorly maintained. They may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 176 mi (284 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | E28 → E25 |
| Provinces on the route | Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Los Rios |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Quito to Quevedo drive plays out
E25 (103 mi) and E28 (60 mi) carry about 93% of the 176 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Los Rios. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Quito to Quevedo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–11 | 11 | Pichincha |
| E28 | 11–71 | 60 | Pichincha |
| connecting roads | 71–72 | 1 | Pichincha |
| E25 | 72–175 | 103 | Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Los Rios |
| local roads | 175–176 | 1 | Los Rios |
- Mile 85 of this route: Pichincha → Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas (province line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas → Los Rios (province line)
Places worth a stop between Quito and Quevedo
- 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), Jardín botánico La Carolina (mile 111)
- 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.
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.
More drives to Quevedo
From Quito to other places in Ecuador
- Quito to Mindo
- Quito to Santo Domingo de los Colorados
- Quito to Esmeraldas
- Quito to Baños
- Quito to Puyo
- Quito to Salinas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Quito to Quevedo?
About 4 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 176 miles.
What is the driving distance from Quito to Quevedo?
About 176 miles (284 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 Quito to Quevedo 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 Quito to Quevedo?
In order: E28 and E25. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Quito and Quevedo?
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); Jardín botánico La Carolina (botanical garden, mile 111, 1 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.