Abancay to Lampa is about 404 road miles (650 km): roughly 9 h 53 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.”
| Distance by road | 404 mi (650 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | AP-650 → PE-3SF → PE-3SG → PE-3SW → CU-134 → PU-125 → PE-3S → PU-123 |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Abancay to Lampa is like
PE-3SF (138 mi) and PE-3SG (113 mi) carry about 62% of the 404 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Apurímac, Cusco, Puno. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Abancay and Lampa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 2–6 | 4 | Apurímac |
| PE-3SF | 6–144 | 138 | Apurímac |
| PE-3SG | 144–237 | 93 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| PE-3SW | 237–283 | 46 | Cusco |
| PE-3SG | 283–303 | 20 | Cusco |
| CU-134 | 303–327 | 24 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-125 | 327–347 | 20 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 347–390 | 43 | Puno |
| PU-123 | 390–403 | 13 | Puno |
| local roads | 403–404 | 1 | Puno |
- Mile 169 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 324 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
Places worth a stop between Abancay and Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 357), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 378), Pucará (mile 378)
- Museums and history: Kanamarka (mile 289), Mullu Q'awa (mile 293), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 357), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 378), Pucará (mile 378)
Kanamarka
Kanamarka is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, in the Alto Pichigua District of Espinar Province.
Mullu Q'awa
Mullu Q'awa is an archaeological site on a mountain of the same name in Alto Pichigua District, Espinar Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Facing Ayaviri's main square, the Templo de San Francisco de Asís is an Andean Baroque church more than three centuries old. Look for its columned facade and 18th-century religious paintings by Isidoro Francisco de Moncada.
Pukara Lithic Museum
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture office in Puno, the Pukara Lithic Museum (Museo Lítico de Pukara) in the town of Pucará displays monoliths and stone sculptures of the ancient Pukara culture.
Pucará
Above the highland town of Pucará, this pre-Inca complex of the Pucará culture centers on Kalasaya, a pyramid of stone monoliths with carved human heads jutting from its walls. The Museo Lítico Pucará stands on the main plaza.
When you get to Lampa
Pukaqucha
Pukaqucha is a lake in Peru's Puno Region, located east of the town of Lampa in Lampa Province.
More drives to Lampa
- Andahuaylillas to Lampa
- Cusco to Lampa
- Písac to Lampa
- Chinchero to Lampa
- Yucay to Lampa
- Urubamba to Lampa
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 Lampa?
About 9 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 404 miles.
What is the driving distance from Abancay to Lampa?
About 404 miles (650 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Abancay to Lampa drive?
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 Lampa?
In order: AP-650, PE-3SF, PE-3SG, PE-3SW, CU-134, PU-125, PE-3S and PU-123. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Abancay and Lampa?
Closest to the road: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 357, 0.3 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 378, 0.2 mi from the route); Pucará (archaeological site, mile 378, 0.5 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.