How far is it from Cuenca to Guaranda?

The distance between Cuenca and Guaranda is 296 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cuenca to Guaranda?

The drive from Cuenca to Guaranda takes approximately 4 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Cuenca to Guaranda?

The fastest route from Cuenca to Guaranda covers 296 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 55 min.

Which direction is Guaranda from Cuenca?

Guaranda lies roughly to the north of Cuenca.

Which roads does the route from Cuenca to Guaranda follow?

The drive from Cuenca to Guaranda mainly follows E35, E47, E492. The longest single stretch is 74 km on E35.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Cuenca and Guaranda?

Along the route from Cuenca to Guaranda you can fill up at Clyann (24/7), Gasolinera Giant Energy, Gasolinera Del Sindicato de Choferes (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Cuenca and Guaranda?

Along the route from Cuenca to Guaranda you can stop for the night or service your van at Campo Scout.

Cuenca Guaranda

Distance: 296 kmDrive time: 4 h 55 min

Driving from Cuenca to Guaranda takes about 4 h 55 min via E35. The distance is 296 km. The straight-line distance is 144 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions55 · 296 km

1 Depart left onto Benigno Malo 51 m
2 Turn left onto Mariscal Sucre 941 m
3 At end of road, turn left onto Avenida Huayna Capac 18 m
4 Turn right onto Juan José Flores 569 m
5 Turn left onto Avenida Guapondelig 267 m
6 Turn right onto Avenida González Suárez 695 m
7 Enter rotary right onto Avenida González Suárez 38 m
8 Exit rotary slightly right onto Avenida González Suárez 3 km
9 Turn slightly right 136 m
10 Turn straight onto Avenida de las Américas 609 m
11 Take ramp straight 489 m
12 Merge slightly left onto Autopista Cuenca Azogues 13 km
13 Continue straight onto Avenida Luis Monsalve Pozo 2 km

14 Enter roundabout straight onto Avenida Luis Monsalve Pozo 23 m
15 Exit roundabout straight onto Avenida Luis Monsalve Pozo 5 km
16 Enter rotary straight onto Avenida Luis Monsalve Pozo 23 m
17 Exit rotary straight onto Avenida Luis Monsalve Pozo 3 km
18 Enter rotary straight onto Avenida Luis Monsalve Pozo 24 m
19 Exit rotary straight onto Avenida Luis Monsalve Pozo 4 km
20 Continue straight onto Vía a Biblián 139 m
21 Merge slightly left onto Vía Rapida a Azogues Biblián 7 km
22 Continue straight onto Autopisa Azogues 2 km
23 Continue straight onto Panamericana 26 km
24 Continue straight onto Panamericana 28 km
25 Keep slightly right onto Panamericana 37 km
26 Turn sharp left 8 km
27 At end of road, turn left 6 km
28 Turn slightly right 40 m
29 Turn right onto Alausi - El Triunfo 16 km
30 Continue straight onto 10 de Agosto 133 m
31 Continue straight onto 13 de Noviembre 424 m
32 Continue straight onto Alausi - El Triunfo 11 km
33 Continue straight onto Calle 1 580 m
34 Turn left onto Calle L 192 m
35 Continue straight onto Calle 6 576 m
36 Continue straight onto Calle 7 534 m
37 Turn slightly right onto Esteban Orozco 456 m
38 At end of road, turn left onto Colombia 306 m
39 Turn right onto Calle 24 461 m
40 At end of road, turn left onto Panamericana 2 km
41 Turn right 454 m
42 Turn right onto Panamericana 73 km
43 Continue straight onto Avenida Unidad Nacional 184 m
44 Turn straight onto Garcia Moreno 2 km
45 Merge slightly left onto Panamericana Sur 4 km
46 Continue straight onto Panamerica Sur 222 m
47 Continue straight onto Panamericana Sur 564 m
48 Turn left 31 m
49 Turn left 699 m
50 Turn slightly right 2 km
51 At end of road, turn left 37 km
52 Turn straight onto Calle Rural 5 km
53 At end of road, turn left onto Avenida Elisa Marino de Carvajal 285 m
54 Continue straight onto Avenida Elisa Mariño de Carvajal 2 km
55 Arrive left onto Avenida Elisa Mariño de Carvajal

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The return trip from Guaranda to Cuenca covers roughly the same distance, 296 km.

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How far is it from Cuenca to Guaranda?: The distance between Cuenca and Guaranda is 296 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cuenca to Guaranda?: The drive from Cuenca to Guaranda takes approximately 4 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Cuenca to Guaranda?: The fastest route from Cuenca to Guaranda covers 296 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 55 min.
Which direction is Guaranda from Cuenca?: Guaranda lies roughly to the north of Cuenca.
Which roads does the route from Cuenca to Guaranda follow?: The drive from Cuenca to Guaranda mainly follows E35, E47, E492. The longest single stretch is 74 km on E35.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Cuenca and Guaranda?: Along the route from Cuenca to Guaranda you can fill up at Clyann (24/7), Gasolinera Giant Energy, Gasolinera Del Sindicato de Choferes (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Cuenca and Guaranda?: Along the route from Cuenca to Guaranda you can stop for the night or service your van at Campo Scout.

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