Abancay to Andahuaylillas is about 154 road miles (248 km): roughly 5 h 4 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 154 mi (248 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-606 |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
How the Abancay to Andahuaylillas drive plays out
PE-3S (109 mi) and CU-606 (18 mi) carry about 82% of the 154 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Abancay to Andahuaylillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 1–68 | 67 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| local roads | 68–78 | 10 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 78–96 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 96–101 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 101–127 | 26 | Cusco |
| local roads | 127–137 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 137–153 | 16 | Cusco |
| local roads | 153–154 | 1 | Cusco |
- Mile 55 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Stops between Abancay and Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101), Muyuq Marka (mile 126), Museo de Arte Precolombino, Cusco (mile 129), Wayna Tawqaray (mile 132), Sillkinchani (mile 137)
- Museums and history: Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101), Muyuq Marka (mile 126), Museo de Arte Precolombino, Cusco (mile 129), Wayna Tawqaray (mile 132), Sillkinchani (mile 137)
Sayhuite
About 47 kilometers east of Abancay in Peru's Apurímac region, Sayhuite is an archaeological site considered a center of Inca religious worship focused on water.
Killarumiyuq
Killarumiyuq is an archaeological park in Ancahuasi District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Muyuq Marka
Within the Saksaywaman fortress above Cusco, Muyuq Marka is the base of what was once a round Inca tower.
Museo de Arte Precolombino, Cusco
On Plazoleta de las Nazarenas in Cusco's San Blas district, this museum displays some 450 pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts from across Peru, drawn from the Larco Museum collection in Lima.
Wayna Tawqaray
About 5 km southeast of central Cusco, Wayna Tawqaray is an archaeological site in the San Sebastián District of Cusco Province.
Sillkinchani
About 7 km southeast of Cusco, on an east-facing slope between Saylla and San Jerónimo districts, Sillkinchani is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
Arriving in Andahuaylillas
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Quyllur Urmana
Quyllur Urmana is a lake in Urcos District, Cusco Region, lying between the towns of Huaro and Urcos at the foot of Wiraqucha mountain.
Choquepuquio
Choquepuquio is an extensive Wari archaeological site in the Cusco valley, in Lucre District near the village of Huacarpay and the lake of the same name.
More drives to Andahuaylillas
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
From Abancay to other places in Peru
- Abancay to Huacachina
- Abancay to Jauja
- Abancay to Tarma
- Abancay to La Merced
- Abancay to Maras
- Abancay to Písac
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Abancay to Andahuaylillas?
About 5 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 154 miles.
How far is Andahuaylillas from Abancay by car?
About 154 miles (248 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Abancay to Andahuaylillas?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Abancay to Andahuaylillas use?
In order: PE-3S and CU-606. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Abancay and Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 26, 0.3 mi from the route); Wayna Tawqaray (archaeological site, mile 132, 0.4 mi from the route); Sillkinchani (archaeological site, mile 137, 0.2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.