Day trip from Machala to Piura
Piura lies 227 km (141 mi) south of Machala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 227 km (141 mi) apart, Piura is a realistic day trip from Machala: about 3 h 42 min each way by road.
| Machala | Piura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 289,141 | 630,000 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 070201–070223 | 06500–22510 |
What changes when you arrive in Piura
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 tours and tickets in Piura
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Piura
Our booking partner lists 164 places to stay in Piura. Of the 84 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (54), and 2 are five-star. Across 25 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 14,226 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Piura
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Piura from Machala?
227 km (141 mi) in a straight line, south of Machala; by road roughly 277 km (172 mi).
How long does it take to get from Machala to Piura by road?
About 3 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Machala and Piura?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Piura?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Piura?
Our booking partner lists 164 places to stay in Piura, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.