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The 14 Best Day Trips from Quevedo

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Quevedo, Ecuador, led by Quito, Guayaquil, Santo Domingo de los Colorados. The closest is El Empalme, about 30 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Quevedo at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Quito137 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Guayaquil138 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Santo Domingo de los Colorados92 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Ambato97 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Portoviejo110 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Manta141 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Riobamba114 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Latacunga95 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Daule109 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Milagro124 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Babahoyo87 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
El Empalme20 km W30 minHalf-day trip
Chone79 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Balzar62 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Quevedo

  1. 1

    Quito, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Quevedo4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Arco de la circasiana.

  2. 2

    Guayaquil, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south of Quevedo4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Faro del Cerro Santa Ana.

    Also nearby: Eloy Alfaro.

  3. 3

    Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north of Quevedo2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Ambato, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km east of Quevedo3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Portoviejo, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Quevedo3 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Manta, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Quevedo4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Riobamba, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-east of Quevedo3 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Latacunga, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Quevedo3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Daule, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Quevedo3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Milagro, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south of Quevedo3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Babahoyo, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south of Quevedo2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    El Empalme, Ecuador

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km west of Quevedo1 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Chone, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north-west of Quevedo3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Balzar, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south-west of Quevedo2 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Quevedo to Quito

A realistic pace for Quito, 137 km from Quevedo. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Quevedo
  2. 09:40Arrive in Quito (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Arco de la circasiana
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Quito
  6. 15:40Head back to Quevedo
  7. 17:50Home in Quevedo

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Quevedo?
The best day trips from Quevedo are Quito, Guayaquil, Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ambato, Portoviejo. The closest is El Empalme, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Quevedo?
El Empalme is the closest, 20 km west of Quevedo, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Quevedo?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Quevedo: El Empalme (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Quevedo for a day out?
Quito is the largest city in day-trip range, 137 km north-east of Quevedo and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Quevedo?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Manta at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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