Driving from Quito to Táriba
Táriba lies 1,136 km (706 mi) north-east of Quito, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 1,385 km (861 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Quito | Táriba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 138,402 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 910 m (2,986 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Táriba are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 17 h 19 min journey lands 18 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Táriba
Crossing from Ecuador into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is Táriba from Quito?
1,136 km (706 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,385 km (861 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Táriba by car?
About 17 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Táriba?
Táriba is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in Táriba?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.