Plan on about 7 h 47 min of driving for the 337-mile (542 km) trip from Tena to Mompiche, before any stops.
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel in Ecuador: All areas south of Esmeraldas City, in Esmeraldas province.
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel in Ecuador: Sucumbios, Manabi, Santa Elena, and Santo Domingo provinces.
Read the full advisory before you go: 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.”
| Total distance | 337 mi (542 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | E45 → E20 → E28 → E385 → E382 → E15 |
| Provinces on the route | Tungurahua, Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Manabi, Esmeraldas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Tena to Mompiche: the shape of the trip
E20 (59 mi) and E28 (53 mi) carry about 33% of the 337 miles. It runs through 5 provinces: Tungurahua, Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Manabi, Esmeraldas. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tena and Mompiche
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tungurahua |
| E45 | 1–53 | 52 | Tungurahua |
| E20 | 53–102 | 49 | Tungurahua, Pichincha |
| connecting roads | 102–106 | 4 | Pichincha |
| local roads | 106–130 | 24 | Pichincha |
| E28 | 130–183 | 53 | Pichincha |
| connecting roads | 183–185 | 2 | Pichincha |
| local roads | 185–217 | 32 | Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas |
| E20 | 217–227 | 10 | Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas |
| E385 | 227–247 | 20 | Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Manabi |
| E382 | 247–285 | 38 | Manabi |
| connecting roads | 285–286 | 1 | Manabi |
| E15 | 286–333 | 47 | Manabi, Esmeraldas |
| local roads | 333–337 | 4 | Esmeraldas |
- Mile 88 of this route: Tungurahua → Pichincha (province line)
- Mile 201 of this route: Pichincha → Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas (province line)
- Mile 244 of this route: Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas → Manabi (province line)
- Mile 311 of this route: Manabi → Esmeraldas (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tena and Mompiche
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (mile 132)
- Nature and outdoors: Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum (mile 114), Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (mile 132)
- Museums and history: El Inga (mile 104), Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum (mile 114), Rumicucho (mile 132)
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.
Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum
A natural history museum in Quito, Ecuador, the Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum was established in 2005.
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.
Rumicucho
Rumicucho, or Pucara de Rumicucho, is an Inca archaeological site in the parish of San Antonio de Pichincha, in Quito Canton, Ecuador.
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From Tena to other places in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tena to Mompiche?
About 7 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 337 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tena to Mompiche?
About 337 miles (542 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 Tena to Mompiche?
The U.S. State Department rates Ecuador Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tena to Mompiche use?
In order: E45, E20, E28, E385, E382 and E15. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tena to Mompiche?
Closest to the road: El Inga (archaeological site, mile 104, 1 mi from the route); Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (park, mile 132, 0.2 mi from the route); Rumicucho (archaeological site, mile 132, 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.