Abancay to Ollantaytambo is about 129 road miles (208 km): roughly 4 h 31 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 129 mi (208 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 31 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 5.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Abancay to Ollantaytambo: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (72 mi) and CU-606 (18 mi) carry about 70% of the 129 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Abancay to Ollantaytambo, road by road
| 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 | 126–129 | 3 | Cusco |
- Mile 55 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Ollantaytambo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101), Tampukancha (mile 109), Wat'a, Cusco (mile 115)
- Museums and history: Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101), Tampukancha (mile 109), Wat'a, Cusco (mile 115), Moray (mile 121)
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.
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.
Arriving in Ollantaytambo
Templo del Sol
Templo del Sol sits in Ollantaytambo District, about 80 km northeast of Cusco and 40 km from Machu Picchu, at roughly 2,792 meters above sea level.
Pumamarka, Urubamba
Pumamarka is an archaeological site in the Ollantaytambo District of Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, set where the Patakancha River meets its tributary, the Yuraqmayu.
Inkapintay
Near Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Inkapintay is an archaeological site with a rock painting; its Quechua name means "Inka painting."
More drives to Ollantaytambo
- Andahuaylas to Ollantaytambo
- Ayacucho, Peru to Ollantaytambo
- Nazca to Ollantaytambo
- Huancavelica to Ollantaytambo
- Ica to Ollantaytambo
- Huancayo to Ollantaytambo
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 Ollantaytambo?
About 4 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 129 miles.
How far is Ollantaytambo from Abancay by car?
About 129 miles (208 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 Ollantaytambo 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 Ollantaytambo?
In order: PE-3S, CU-606, CU-110 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Abancay and Ollantaytambo?
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 109, 0.6 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.