By road, Abancay and Chinchero are about 130 miles (210 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 23 min of driving.
- 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 130 mi (210 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-606 → PE-28F |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Abancay to Chinchero is like
PE-3S (85 mi) and CU-606 (18 mi) carry about 79% of the 130 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Abancay to Chinchero
| 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 | 101–119 | 18 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 119–120 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 120–129 | 9 | Cusco |
| local roads | 129–130 | 1 | Cusco |
- Mile 55 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Abancay and Chinchero
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101)
- Museums and history: Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101), Tampukancha (mile 105), Cusco Cathedral (mile 120)
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.
Tampukancha
Tampukancha is an Inca religious center in the Zurite District of Anta Province, about 30 miles from Cusco.
Cusco Cathedral
On the northeast side of Cusco's Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption forms the Cathedral Complex together with the Triunfo church and is the seat of the Archdiocese of Cusco.
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
When you get to Chinchero
Lake Piuray
Lake Piuray (Laguna Piuray) lies in the Chinchero district of Cusco, in the Vilcanota range. Its deep blue water is fed by several streams, including the Pongobamba and Huila Huila.
Machu Colca
A few minutes outside Chinchero, Machu Colca (Machu Qollqa) is an archaeological site in Huayllabamba District, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region.
More drives to Chinchero
- Písac to Chinchero
- Andahuaylas to Chinchero
- Ayacucho, Peru to Chinchero
- Nazca to Chinchero
- Ica to Chinchero
- Huancayo to Chinchero
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 does it take to drive from Abancay to Chinchero?
About 4 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 130 miles.
How far is Chinchero from Abancay by car?
About 130 miles (210 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 Chinchero?
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.
Which highways go from Abancay to Chinchero?
In order: PE-3S, CU-606 and PE-28F. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Abancay and Chinchero?
Closest to the road: Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 26, 0.3 mi from the route); Killarumiyuq (archaeological site, mile 101, 0.7 mi from the route); Tampukancha (archaeological site, mile 105, 1 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.