How far is it from Tena to Zaruma?

The distance between Tena and Zaruma is 601 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Tena to Zaruma?

The drive from Tena to Zaruma takes approximately 10 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Tena to Zaruma?

The fastest route from Tena to Zaruma covers 601 km with a driving time of approximately 10 h 5 min.

Which direction is Zaruma from Tena?

Zaruma lies roughly to the south-west of Tena.

Which roads does the route from Tena to Zaruma follow?

The drive from Tena to Zaruma mainly follows E45, E59. The longest single stretch is 293 km on E45.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Tena and Zaruma?

Along the route from Tena to Zaruma you can fill up at Simon Bolivar (24/7), Vidal (24/7), Estacion Narancay (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Tena and Zaruma?

On the route from Tena to Zaruma you can take a break at Baño, Baños, DescansoTarqui.

Tena Zaruma

Distance: 601 kmDrive time: 10 h 5 min

Driving from Tena to Zaruma takes about 10 h 5 min via E45. The distance is 601 km. The straight-line distance is 360 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions103 · 601 km

1 Depart left onto Rocafuerte 104 m
2 Turn right onto García Moreno 87 m
3 At end of road, turn left onto Olmedo 36 m
4 Continue straight onto Puente Carrosable 160 m
5 Continue slightly right onto Avenida 15 de Noviembre 604 m
6 Continue slightly left onto Avenida 15 de Noviembre 417 m
7 Turn left onto Avenida Del Chofer 592 m
8 Merge slightly left onto Troncal Amazónica 3 km
9 Enter roundabout right onto Avenida 15 de Noviembre 86 m
10 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenida 15 de Noviembre 2 km
11 Continue straight onto Troncal Amazónica 34 km
12 Continue straight onto Jesus Londoño 273 m
13 Turn right onto Avenida 2 de Enero 2 km

14 Continue straight onto Troncal Amazónica 8 km
15 Turn sharp left onto Vía San Ramon - Arajuno 7 km
16 Continue straight onto Bypass San Ramon - Arajuno 13 km
17 At end of road, turn right onto Via 10 de Agosto - El Triunfo - Arajuno 5 km
18 Continue straight onto Martínez 502 m
19 Turn straight onto Via 10 de Agosto - El Triunfo - Arajuno 10 km
20 Turn slightly left 54 m
21 Merge slightly right onto Troncal Amazónica 4 km
22 Continue straight onto 27 de Junio 2 km
23 Continue straight onto Troncal Amazónica 115 km
24 Turn slightly right 5 km
25 Turn left onto 29 de Mayo 300 m
26 Enter roundabout right onto 29 de Mayo 23 m
27 Exit roundabout straight onto 29 de Mayo 318 m
28 Enter roundabout straight onto 29 de Mayo 21 m
29 Exit roundabout straight onto 29 de Mayo 3 km
30 Enter roundabout right 69 m
31 Exit roundabout straight 19 km
32 Turn left onto Avenida Oriental 2 km
33 Turn right onto Miguel Angel Flicke 402 m
34 Turn left 2 km
35 Enter roundabout right 28 m
36 Exit roundabout slightly right 6 km
37 Turn right onto Paso Lateral Huambi 27 km
38 Continue slightly right onto Raul Costales 453 m
39 Continue straight onto Vía a Méndez 65 km
40 Turn right onto Via Gualaceo Plan de Milagro 36 km
41 Continue straight onto Via Estatal Gualaceo-Plan de Milagro-Limón 19 km
42 Continue slightly right onto Via estatal Gualaceo-Plan de Milagro-Limón 2 km
43 Continue slightly left onto Via estatal Gualaceo-Plan de Milagro-Limón 4 km
44 Continue left onto Via estatal Gualaceo-Plan de Milagro-Limón 312 m
45 Continue straight onto Vía Estatal Gualaceo-Plan de Milagro-Limón 982 m
46 Continue slightly right onto Av. Jaime Roldós 263 m
47 Continue straight onto Jaime Roldos Aguilera 186 m
48 Enter roundabout right onto Jaime Roldós 33 m
49 Exit roundabout straight onto Jaime Roldós 319 m
50 Continue straight onto Avenida Jaime Roldós 964 m
51 Enter roundabout straight onto Jaime Roldós 9 m
52 Exit roundabout straight onto Jaime Roldós 41 m
53 Continue straight onto Via Cuenca - Gualaceo 956 m
54 Continue straight onto Redondel de Curantag 31 m
55 Turn right onto Via Cuenca - Gualaceo 3 km
56 Continue straight onto Via Cuenca - Gualaceo 10 km
57 Continue straight onto Vía Interoceánica 5 km
58 Enter roundabout straight 29 m
59 Exit roundabout straight 562 m
60 Turn left 109 m
61 At end of road, turn right onto Autopista Cuenca Azogues 12 km
62 Continue straight onto Circunvalación Sur 2 km
63 Enter rotary slightly right onto Circunvalación Sur 42 m
64 Exit rotary slightly right onto Circunvalación Sur 4 km
65 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Circunvalación Sur 44 m
66 Exit roundabout straight onto Circunvalación Sur 3 km
67 Enter rotary straight onto Circunvalación Sur 28 m
68 Exit rotary straight onto Circunvalación Sur 2 km
69 Enter roundabout right onto Circunvalación Sur 43 m
70 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Circunvalación Sur 2 km
71 Continue slightly left onto Avenida de las Américas 149 m
72 Continue straight onto Panamerica Sur 12 km
73 Continue straight onto Panamerica Sur 3 km
74 Enter roundabout right onto Carretera Cuenca - Machala 21 m
75 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Carretera Cuenca - Machala 100 m
76 Continue straight onto Cuenca - Girón - Pasaje 910 m
77 Continue right onto Cuenca - Girón - Pasaje 23 km
78 Continue straight onto Carretera Cuenca - Machala 29 km
79 Continue straight onto Carretera Cuenca - Machala 12 km
80 Turn left 3 km
81 Turn sharp right 488 m
82 Turn sharp left onto Via a Santa Isabel 2 km
83 Continue left onto Via a Santa Isabel Uchucay 5 km
84 Continue slightly right onto Via a Santa Isabel 2 km
85 Continue slightly right onto Via a Santa Isabel 626 m
86 Turn straight onto Via a Santa Isabel 11 km
87 At end of road, turn left onto Via a Santa Isabel 2 km
88 Continue right onto Via a Santa Isabel 9 km
89 Keep slightly left onto Via a Santa Isabel 9 km
90 Turn sharp left onto Via a Manú 6 km
91 Continue right onto Via a Manú 23 m
92 Continue left onto Via a Manú 236 m
93 Continue straight onto Via a Chacacapak 490 m
94 Turn right 2 km
95 Turn sharp right onto Via a Chacacapak 9 km
96 Continue straight 2 km
97 Continue straight onto Via a Chacacapak 13 km
98 At end of road, turn left onto Via a Chacacapak 11 km
99 Continue straight onto Pichincha 170 m
100 Continue straight onto Vía Zaruma Roma Sinsao Ortega Salvias 9 km
101 Keep slightly right onto Vía Zaruma Roma Sinsao Ortega Salvias 3 km
102 Continue straight onto Vía Zaruma Roma Sinsao Ortega Salvias 299 m
103 Arrive left onto Vía Zaruma Roma Sinsao Ortega Salvias

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The return trip from Zaruma to Tena covers roughly the same distance, 601 km.

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How far is it from Tena to Zaruma?: The distance between Tena and Zaruma is 601 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tena to Zaruma?: The drive from Tena to Zaruma takes approximately 10 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Tena to Zaruma?: The fastest route from Tena to Zaruma covers 601 km with a driving time of approximately 10 h 5 min.
Which direction is Zaruma from Tena?: Zaruma lies roughly to the south-west of Tena.
Which roads does the route from Tena to Zaruma follow?: The drive from Tena to Zaruma mainly follows E45, E59. The longest single stretch is 293 km on E45.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Tena and Zaruma?: Along the route from Tena to Zaruma you can fill up at Simon Bolivar (24/7), Vidal (24/7), Estacion Narancay (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Tena and Zaruma?: On the route from Tena to Zaruma you can take a break at Baño, Baños, DescansoTarqui.

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