Driving from Cuenca to Ica
Ica lies 1,294 km (804 mi) south of Cuenca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 1,578 km (981 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Cuenca | Ica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 636,996 | 282,407 |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
What changes when you arrive in Ica
Crossing from Ecuador into Peru: money changes from the Dollar to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book car hire from Cuenca to Ica
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Staying in Ica
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Common questions
How far is Ica from Cuenca?
1,294 km (804 mi) in a straight line, south of Cuenca; by road roughly 1,578 km (981 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Ica by car?
About 19 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cuenca and Ica?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ica?
The Sol (PEN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.