Salinas to Alausi is about 197 road miles (317 km): roughly 4 h 46 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Ecuador: Duran, in Guayas 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: 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: “Heavy fog and rain make conditions more dangerous.”
| Distance | 197 mi (317 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | E40 → E47 |
| Provinces on the route | Santa Elena, Guayas, Cañar, Chimborazo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Salinas to Alausi is like
E40 (117 mi) and E47 (66 mi) carry about 93% of the 197 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Santa Elena, Guayas, Cañar, Chimborazo. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Salinas and Alausi
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| E40 | 0–81 | 81 | Santa Elena, Guayas |
| local roads | 81–89 | 8 | Guayas |
| E40 | 89–125 | 36 | Guayas |
| local roads | 125–130 | 5 | Guayas, Cañar |
| E47 | 130–196 | 66 | Cañar, Chimborazo |
| local roads | 196–197 | 1 | Chimborazo |
- Mile 43 of this route: Santa Elena → Guayas (province line)
- Mile 46 of this route: Guayas → Santa Elena (province line)
- Mile 60 of this route: Santa Elena → Guayas (province line)
- Mile 127 of this route: Guayas → Cañar (province line)
- Mile 168 of this route: Cañar → Chimborazo (province line)
What to see on the way from Salinas to Alausi
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Blanco Forest (mile 77), Museo Municipal de música popular Julio Jaramillo (mile 88), Teatro Sánchez Aguilar (mile 90)
- Nature and outdoors: Cerro Blanco Forest (mile 77)
- Museums and history: Museo Municipal de música popular Julio Jaramillo (mile 88)
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.
Teatro Centro Cívico Eloy Alfaro
Teatro Centro Cívico Eloy Alfaro sits in Guayaquil's Parque Forestal; construction began in 1970, and it opened in 1990 while still unfinished.
Museo Municipal de música popular Julio Jaramillo
Named for singer Julio Jaramillo, this municipal museum in Guayaquil opened in 2008 and displays objects tracing Ecuadorian popular music from 1892 to 1978.
Teatro Sánchez Aguilar
Opened in 2012 in the La Puntilla area of Samborondón canton, Teatro Sánchez Aguilar was created to boost cultural and artistic life across Greater Guayaquil.
More drives to Alausi
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- Tena to Alausi
- Otavalo to Alausi
- Esmeraldas to Alausi
- Ibarra to Alausi
From Salinas to other places in Ecuador
- Salinas to San Luis de Pambil
- Salinas to Guaranda
- Salinas to Guano
- Salinas to Chugchilán
- Salinas to Baños
- Salinas to Puyo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Salinas to Alausi?
About 4 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 197 miles.
How far is Alausi from Salinas by car?
About 197 miles (317 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 Salinas to Alausi?
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: Duran, in Guayas 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 Salinas to Alausi?
In order: E40 and E47. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Salinas to Alausi?
Closest to the road: Cerro Blanco Forest (forest, mile 77, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Municipal de música popular Julio Jaramillo (museum, mile 88, 0.6 mi from the route); Teatro Sánchez Aguilar (theater, mile 90, 0.7 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.