By road, Abancay and Quillabamba are about 217 miles (350 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 48 min of driving.
- 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 | 217 mi (350 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 48 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 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Abancay to Quillabamba
PE-28B (91 mi) and PE-3S (72 mi) carry about 75% of the 217 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 Quillabamba, 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 | 126–217 | 91 | Cusco |
- Mile 55 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Abancay and Quillabamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sayhuite (mile 26), Wat'a, Cusco (mile 115), Ñaupa Iglesia (mile 124), Cochapata (mile 196)
- Museums and history: Sayhuite (mile 26), Wat'a, Cusco (mile 115), Moray (mile 121), Ñaupa Iglesia (mile 124), Cochapata (mile 196)
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.
Ñaupa Iglesia
Near Ollantaytambo, Ñaupa Iglesia is an Inca archaeological site regarded as a huaca and astronomical observatory, where imperial stonework blends with natural rock formations.
Cochapata
Cochapata, also spelled Qochapata, is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region, located in Huayopata District of La Convención Province.
More drives to Quillabamba
- Cusco to Quillabamba
- Andahuaylas to Quillabamba
- Jauja to Quillabamba
- Tarma to Quillabamba
- Ica to Quillabamba
- Pisco to Quillabamba
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 Quillabamba?
About 7 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
What is the driving distance from Abancay to Quillabamba?
About 217 miles (350 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 Quillabamba 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 Quillabamba?
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 Quillabamba?
Closest to the road: Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 26, 0.3 mi from the route); Ñaupa Iglesia (archaeological site, mile 124, 0.3 mi from the route); Cochapata (archaeological site, mile 196, 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.