Day trip from Quito to Ibarra
Ibarra lies 78 km (49 mi) north-east of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 78 km (49 mi) apart, Ibarra is a realistic day trip from Quito: about 1 h 16 min each way by road.
| Quito | Ibarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Ecuador |
| Population | 2.8 million | 221,149 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 2,192 m (7,192 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
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Staying in Ibarra
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Common questions
How far is Ibarra from Quito?
78 km (49 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 95 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Ibarra by road?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Ibarra?
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.