The Wayro route from Abancay to Paucartambo is 187 miles (301 km), about 5 h 58 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 187 mi (301 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-606 → PE-28G → CU-112 |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Abancay to Paucartambo: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (92 mi) and CU-112 (33 mi) carry about 67% of the 187 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Abancay to Paucartambo
| 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 | 101–126 | 25 | Cusco |
| local roads | 126–130 | 4 | Cusco |
| PE-28G | 130–146 | 16 | Cusco |
| CU-112 | 146–166 | 20 | Cusco |
| local roads | 166–171 | 5 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 171–173 | 2 | Cusco |
| CU-112 | 173–186 | 13 | Cusco |
| local roads | 186–187 | 1 | Cusco |
- Mile 55 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Abancay and Paucartambo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sayhuite (mile 26), Regional Historical Museum of Cusco (mile 127), Puka Pukara (mile 132), Tuqowachana (mile 132), Inti Watana, Calca (mile 148), Chawaytiri (mile 160)
- Museums and history: Sayhuite (mile 26), Regional Historical Museum of Cusco (mile 127), Puka Pukara (mile 132), Tuqowachana (mile 132), Inti Watana, Calca (mile 148), Chawaytiri (mile 160)
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.
Regional Historical Museum of Cusco
The Regional Historical Museum of Cusco occupies the house where chronicler Inca Garcilaso de la Vega was born and lived, in the city of Cusco.
Puka Pukara
Close to Cusco, Puka Pukara is a set of military ruins with walls, terraces and staircases that once helped defend the Inca capital.
Tuqowachana
Tuqowachana is an archaeological site inside the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park in the Cusco district, in the Cusco region of Peru.
Inti Watana, Calca
Inti Watana is an archaeological site in the Pisac District of Cusco's Calca Province, located about 9 kilometers from Písac.
Chawaytiri
Rock paintings are the draw at Chawaytiri, an archaeological site in Pisac District, Calca Province, near the village of the same name in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Paucartambo
- Cusco to Paucartambo
- Andahuaylas to Paucartambo
- Ayacucho, Peru to Paucartambo
- Nazca to Paucartambo
- Ica to Paucartambo
- Quillabamba to Paucartambo
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 Paucartambo?
About 5 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 187 miles.
What is the driving distance from Abancay to Paucartambo?
About 187 miles (301 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 Paucartambo 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.
What roads does the drive from Abancay to Paucartambo use?
In order: PE-3S, CU-606, PE-28G and CU-112. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Abancay and Paucartambo?
Closest to the road: Regional Historical Museum of Cusco (museum, mile 127, 0.2 mi from the route); Puka Pukara (archaeological site, mile 132, 0.2 mi from the route); Chawaytiri (archaeological site, mile 160, 0.1 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.