Plan on about 4 h 47 min of driving for the 147-mile (236 km) trip from Abancay to Písac, before any 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 147 mi (236 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-606 → PE-28G |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
How the Abancay to Písac drive plays out
PE-3S (92 mi) and CU-606 (18 mi) carry about 75% of the 147 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Abancay to Písac, 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 | 101–126 | 25 | Cusco |
| local roads | 126–130 | 4 | Cusco |
| PE-28G | 130–146 | 16 | Cusco |
| local roads | 146–147 | 1 | Cusco |
- Mile 55 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Písac
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101), Historic Centre of Cusco (mile 127), Casa Concha (mile 128), Puka Pukara (mile 132)
- Museums and history: Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101), Casa Concha (mile 128), Inkilltambo (mile 132), Puka Pukara (mile 132)
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.
Historic Centre of Cusco
Cusco's historic core, once capital of the Inca Empire, includes a Monumental Zone set up by Peru in 1972 and, within it, the area UNESCO listed in 1983 as the City of Cuzco.
Casa Concha
Casa Concha is a colonial-era house in Cusco, named after one of its former owners, possibly a governor of Cusco around 1812 or one of the Concha family.
Inkilltambo
Inkilltambo (also spelled Inquilltambo or Inkill Tampu) is an archaeological site in San Sebastián District, Cusco Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
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.
When you get to Písac
Inti Watana, Calca
Inti Watana is an archaeological site in the Pisac District of Cusco's Calca Province, located about 9 kilometers from Písac.
Lake Challhuacocha
Inca complex at Písac
Along a mountain ridge above the town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley, this Inca complex has agricultural terraces, residences, watchtowers and a ceremonial center, protected as a national archaeological park since 1983.
More drives to Písac
- Andahuaylas to Písac
- Ayacucho, Peru to Písac
- Nazca to Písac
- Huancavelica to Písac
- Huancayo to Písac
- Ica to Písac
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 Ollantaytambo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Abancay to Písac?
About 4 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 147 miles.
What is the driving distance from Abancay to Písac?
About 147 miles (236 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 Písac 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 Písac?
In order: PE-3S, CU-606 and PE-28G. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Abancay and Písac?
Closest to the road: Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 26, 0.3 mi from the route); Historic Centre of Cusco (old town, mile 127, 0.4 mi from the route); Puka Pukara (archaeological site, mile 132, 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.