Driving from Guayaquil to Ica
Ica lies 1,397 km (868 mi) south of Guayaquil, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 1,705 km (1,059 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Guayaquil | Ica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 2.7 million | 282,407 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 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 Guayaquil to Ica
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Staying in Ica
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Common questions
How far is Ica from Guayaquil?
1,397 km (868 mi) in a straight line, south of Guayaquil; by road roughly 1,705 km (1,059 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to Ica by car?
About 21 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guayaquil 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.