How far is it from Urcuquí to Tulcán?

The distance between Urcuquí and Tulcán is 121 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Urcuquí to Tulcán?

The drive from Urcuquí to Tulcán takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Urcuquí to Tulcán?

The fastest route from Urcuquí to Tulcán covers 121 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Tulcán from Urcuquí?

Tulcán lies roughly to the north-east of Urcuquí.

Which roads does the route from Urcuquí to Tulcán follow?

The drive from Urcuquí to Tulcán mainly follows E35.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Urcuquí and Tulcán?

Along the route from Urcuquí to Tulcán you can fill up at Pys Urcuquí, Gasolinera Petro Cóndor, Estación de Servicios Santa Rosa. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Urcuquí and Tulcán?

Along the route from Urcuquí to Tulcán you can stop for the night or service your van at Zona Verde.

Urcuquí Tulcán

Distance: 121 kmDrive time: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Urcuquí to Tulcán takes about 1 h 50 min via E35. The distance is 121 km. The straight-line distance is 69 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions34 · 121 km

1 Depart right onto Guzmán 466 m
2 Keep slightly left onto Guzmán 86 m
3 Continue straight onto Vía a Chachimbiro 3 km
4 At end of road, turn left onto Vía a Chachimbiro 2 km
5 Continue right onto Vía Urcuquí, Tumbabiro, Chachimbiro 3 km
6 Continue slightly right onto Via Urcuquí-Tumbabiro 654 m
7 Continue straight onto Antonio Jose Sucre 891 m
8 Continue left onto Antonio Jose Sucre 13 m
9 Continue right onto Antonio Jose Sucre 174 m
10 Continue straight onto Sucre 369 m
11 Continue straight onto Via Tumabiro - Salinas 9 km
12 Merge slightly left onto Vía San Lorenzo 2 km
13 Turn left onto Vía Ibarra - El Juncal 11 km

14 Keep slightly left onto Vía Ibarra El Juncal 6 km
15 Enter rotary straight onto Vía Ibarra - El Juncal 66 m
16 Exit rotary straight onto Vía Ibarra - El Juncal 6 km
17 Continue straight onto Vía Bolívar - El Juncal 651 m
18 Continue straight onto Vía El Juncal - Bolívar 23 km
19 Continue straight onto Vía Bolívar - San Gabriel 996 m
20 Continue straight onto Vía Bolívar San Gabriel 9 km
21 Continue straight onto Vía Bolívar San Gabriel 4 km
22 Continue straight onto Vía Bolívar - San Gabriel 6 km
23 Continue straight onto Vía San Gabriel - Tulcán 2 km
24 Keep slightly left 31 km
25 Turn slightly left onto Avenida Veintimilla 4 km
26 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenida Veintimilla 54 m
27 Exit rotary right onto Avenida Veintimilla 868 m
28 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bolivar 29 m
29 Exit roundabout right onto Bolivar 210 m
30 Turn slightly left onto Rafael Arellano 2 km
31 Enter rotary straight onto Rafael Arellano 31 m
32 Exit rotary slightly right onto Rafael Arellano 262 m
33 Turn right onto Pichincha 182 m
34 Arrive right onto Pichincha

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The return trip from Tulcán to Urcuquí covers roughly the same distance, 121 km.

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How far is it from Urcuquí to Tulcán?: The distance between Urcuquí and Tulcán is 121 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Urcuquí to Tulcán?: The drive from Urcuquí to Tulcán takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Urcuquí to Tulcán?: The fastest route from Urcuquí to Tulcán covers 121 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Tulcán from Urcuquí?: Tulcán lies roughly to the north-east of Urcuquí.
Which roads does the route from Urcuquí to Tulcán follow?: The drive from Urcuquí to Tulcán mainly follows E35.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Urcuquí and Tulcán?: Along the route from Urcuquí to Tulcán you can fill up at Pys Urcuquí, Gasolinera Petro Cóndor, Estación de Servicios Santa Rosa. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Urcuquí and Tulcán?: Along the route from Urcuquí to Tulcán you can stop for the night or service your van at Zona Verde.

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