By road, Andahuaylas and Huancavelica are about 268 miles (432 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 47 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 268 mi (432 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → AP-105 → AY-104 → AY-103 → AY-850 → AY-849 → AY-108 → PE-28A → HV-116 → PE-26B |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Andahuaylas–Huancavelica drive in a few lines
AY-103 (48 mi) and PE-26B (44 mi) carry about 34% of the 268 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Andahuaylas and Huancavelica
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 1–12 | 11 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 12–15 | 3 | Apurímac |
| AP-105 | 15–48 | 33 | Apurímac |
| AY-104 | 48–71 | 23 | Apurímac, Ayacucho |
| AY-103 | 71–119 | 48 | Ayacucho |
| connecting roads | 119–121 | 2 | Ayacucho |
| AY-850 | 121–127 | 6 | Ayacucho |
| connecting roads | 127–128 | 1 | Ayacucho |
| AY-849 | 128–135 | 7 | Ayacucho |
| AY-108 | 135–140 | 5 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28A | 140–183 | 43 | Ayacucho, Huancavelica |
| HV-116 | 183–224 | 41 | Ayacucho, Huancavelica |
| PE-26B | 224–268 | 44 | Huancavelica |
- Mile 49 of this route: Apurímac → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 163 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 176 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 186 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Huancavelica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Muyu Muyu (mile 39), Campanayuq Rumi (mile 85), Usnu, Ayacucho (mile 85), Inti Watana, Ayacucho (mile 98)
- Museums and history: Muyu Muyu (mile 39), Campanayuq Rumi (mile 85), Usnu, Ayacucho (mile 85), Inti Watana, Ayacucho (mile 98), Hatun Usnu (mile 117)
Muyu Muyu
Muyu Muyu is an archaeological complex in Uranmarca District, Chincheros Province, in Peru's Apurímac Region.
Campanayuq Rumi
Some 600 meters east of Vilcashuamán at about 3,600 meters, Campanayuq Rumi is an Early Horizon archaeological site covering roughly 15 hectares in Ayacucho.
Usnu, Ayacucho
In the town of Vilcashuamán, Ayacucho Region, Usnu is an archaeological site within Vilcas Huamán Province.
Inti Watana, Ayacucho
Also known as Pumaqucha, Inti Watana is an archaeological site beside Lake Pumaqucha at 3,126 meters in Vischongo District, Vilcas Huamán Province, Ayacucho.
Hatun Usnu
Hatun Usnu is an archaeological site atop a mountain of the same name in Chiara District, Huamanga Province, Ayacucho.
Once you reach Huancavelica
St. Anthony Cathedral, Huancavelica
St. Anthony Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Huancavelica, a city in Peru.
Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo
Near the small plaza and church of San Juan de Dios in Huancavelica, Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo sits at an altitude of 3,676 meters.
More drives to Huancavelica
- Huancayo to Huancavelica
- Tarma to Huancavelica
- Lima to Huancavelica
- Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica
- Huaral to Huancavelica
- Huánuco to Huancavelica
From Andahuaylas to other places in Peru
- Andahuaylas to Paracas
- Andahuaylas to Jauja
- Andahuaylas to Huacachina
- Andahuaylas to Tarma
- Andahuaylas to La Merced
- Andahuaylas to Cerro de Pasco
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Andahuaylas to Huancavelica?
About 7 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 268 miles.
How far is Huancavelica from Andahuaylas by car?
About 268 miles (432 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.
Is it safe to drive from Andahuaylas to Huancavelica?
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 Andahuaylas to Huancavelica use?
In order: PE-3S, AP-105, AY-104, AY-103, AY-850, AY-849, AY-108, PE-28A, HV-116 and PE-26B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Andahuaylas and Huancavelica?
Closest to the road: Muyu Muyu (archaeological site, mile 39, 0.2 mi from the route); Campanayuq Rumi (archaeological site, mile 85, 0.3 mi from the route); Usnu, Ayacucho (archaeological site, mile 85, 0.4 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.