The Wayro route from Abancay to Jauja is 468 miles (753 km), about 12 h 53 min of driving without stops.
- 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance by road | 468 mi (753 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | AP-650 → PE-30A → AP-106 → AY-106 → PE-32A → PE-3S → PE-3SD → PE-3SB |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Abancay to Jauja: the shape of the trip
PE-3SD (125 mi) and PE-32A (110 mi) carry about 50% of the 468 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Abancay to Jauja
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 2–6 | 4 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 6–7 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-30A | 7–59 | 52 | Apurímac |
| AP-106 | 59–88 | 29 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 88–89 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AY-106 | 89–107 | 18 | Apurímac, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 107–115 | 8 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 115–127 | 12 | Ayacucho |
| PE-32A | 127–237 | 110 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 237–306 | 69 | Ayacucho, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 306–431 | 125 | Huancavelica, Junín |
| connecting roads | 431–433 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 433–466 | 33 | Junín |
| local roads | 466–468 | 2 | Junín |
- Mile 101 of this route: Apurímac → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 421 of this route: Huancavelica → Junín (region line)
Stops between Abancay and Jauja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 181), Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres (mile 260), Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (mile 263), Wichqana (mile 264), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 441)
- Museums and history: Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 181), Hatun Usnu (mile 229), Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres (mile 260), Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (mile 263), Wichqana (mile 264), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 273), Inka Mach'ay (mile 415), Wari Willka (mile 436), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 441)
Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo
Known as the "ancient place" in Quechua, Ñawpallaqta is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho Region, on the border of the Cayara and Huancapi districts in Víctor Fajardo Province.
Hatun Usnu
Hatun Usnu is an archaeological site atop a mountain of the same name in Chiara District, Huamanga Province, Ayacucho.
Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres
Housed in the colonial Casa de Vivanco in Ayacucho, this museum honors Andrés Avelino Cáceres, a hero of the War of the Pacific. Its ten exhibition rooms include his personal belongings, military gear and objects recovered from the war.
Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue
Located on the 5th block of Jirón Independencia in Ayacucho, Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue is a museum of archaeology and anthropology.
Wichqana
Wichqana is an archaeological site in Ayacucho District, Huamanga Province, in Peru's Ayacucho Region.
Museo de Sitio de Wari
Near the Wari archaeological complex in Ayacucho, the Museo de Sitio de Wari displays ceramics, bone remains and stone objects found during research excavations.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Wari Willka
Wari Willka, also written Wariwillka, is an archaeological site in Huancán District of Huancayo Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca
Run privately, the Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca is an archaeology museum in Pilcomayo District, near the city of Huancayo.
Once you reach Jauja
Lake Paca
Lake Paca lies 4 kilometers north of Jauja, a town that once served as Peru's first capital.
Lake Tragadero
Lake Tragadero lies in Peru's Junín Region, in an area with dry winters and warm summers.
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe is the main Catholic church of Jauja and the seat of the Santa Fe de Jauja parish, standing out as the town's principal architectural monument.
More drives to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Lima to Jauja
- Huánuco to Jauja
- Huaral to Jauja
- Barranca to Jauja
- Pucallpa to Jauja
From Abancay to other places in Peru
- Abancay to Huacachina
- Abancay to Tarma
- Abancay to La Merced
- Abancay to Maras
- Abancay to Písac
- Abancay to Ollantaytambo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Abancay to Jauja?
About 12 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 468 miles.
How far is Jauja from Abancay by car?
About 468 miles (753 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 Jauja?
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 Jauja use?
In order: AP-650, PE-30A, AP-106, AY-106, PE-32A, PE-3S, PE-3SD and PE-3SB. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Abancay and Jauja?
Closest to the road: Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (museum, mile 263, 0.7 mi from the route); Wichqana (archaeological site, mile 264, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, mile 441, 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.