The Wayro route from Abancay to Kiteni is 297 miles (478 km), about 9 h 18 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance by road | 297 mi (478 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-110 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Abancay to Kiteni: the shape of the trip
PE-28B (171 mi) and PE-3S (72 mi) carry about 82% of the 297 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Abancay to Kiteni: the road sequence
| 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 | 101–106 | 5 | Cusco |
| local roads | 106–114 | 8 | Cusco |
| CU-110 | 114–126 | 12 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 126–297 | 171 | Cusco |
- Mile 55 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Places worth a stop between Abancay and Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sayhuite (mile 26), Wat'a, Cusco (mile 115), Inkapintay (mile 128), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 190)
- Museums and history: Sayhuite (mile 26), Wat'a, Cusco (mile 115), Moray (mile 121), Inkapintay (mile 128), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 190)
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.
Wat'a, Cusco
Wat'a is an archaeological zone in Peru's Cusco Region, located in Anta Province's Huarocondo District, north of the town of Huarocondo.
Moray
About 50 km northwest of Cusco and just west of Maras, Moray sits on a plateau at roughly 3,500 meters. Its Inca ruins are mainly terraced circular depressions, the largest about 30 meters deep.
Inkapintay
Near Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Inkapintay is an archaeological site with a rock painting; its Quechua name means "Inka painting."
Huamanmarca, La Convención
On the right bank of the Luq'umayu in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, Huamanmarca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region.
More drives to Kiteni
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 Kiteni?
About 9 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 297 miles.
What is the driving distance from Abancay to Kiteni?
About 297 miles (478 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 Kiteni?
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 Kiteni?
In order: PE-3S, CU-606, CU-110 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Abancay to Kiteni?
Closest to the road: Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 26, 0.3 mi from the route); Inkapintay (archaeological site, mile 128, 0.1 mi from the route); Huamanmarca, La Convención (archaeological site, mile 190, 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.