Driving from Cuenca to Loja
Loja lies 124 km (77 mi) south of Cuenca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 152 km (94 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Cuenca | Loja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Ecuador |
| Population | 636,996 | 274,112 |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 2,060 m (6,759 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
Where to book car hire from Cuenca to Loja
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Staying in Loja
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Common questions
How far is Loja from Cuenca?
124 km (77 mi) in a straight line, south of Cuenca; by road roughly 152 km (94 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Loja by car?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cuenca and Loja?
No, both are on America/Guayaquil at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.