Plan on about 10 h 14 min of driving for the 347-mile (559 km) trip from Andahuaylas to Jauja, 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 | 347 mi (559 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → PE-3SB |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Andahuaylas to Jauja is like
PE-3S (185 mi) and PE-3SD (124 mi) carry about 89% of the 347 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Andahuaylas to Jauja, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 1–186 | 185 | Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 186–310 | 124 | Huancavelica, Junín |
| connecting roads | 310–313 | 3 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 313–345 | 32 | Junín |
| local roads | 345–347 | 2 | Junín |
- Mile 66 of this route: Apurímac → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 180 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 300 of this route: Huancavelica → Junín (region line)
Places worth a stop between Andahuaylas and Jauja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Qunchupata, Ayacucho (mile 140), Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho (mile 141), Inka Mach'ay (mile 295), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 320)
- Museums and history: Qunchupata, Ayacucho (mile 140), Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho (mile 141), Wari (mile 152), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 152), Inka Mach'ay (mile 295), Wari Willka (mile 315), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 315), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 320)
Qunchupata, Ayacucho
Qunchupata is an archaeological zone in Peru's Ayacucho region, in the Ayacucho District of Huamanga Province.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho
Also known as Huamanga Cathedral, this Baroque cathedral in Ayacucho was declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1972.
Wari
Near the town of Quinua, 22 km northeast of Ayacucho, Wari was the capital of the Wari Empire and sits at 2,600 to 2,900 meters.
Museo de Sitio de Wari
Near the Wari archaeological complex in Ayacucho, the Museo de Sitio de Wari displays ceramics, bone remains and stone objects found during research excavations.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Wari Willka
Wari Willka, also written Wariwillka, is an archaeological site in Huancán District of Huancayo Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka
In Huancán district of Huancayo Province, Junín, Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka is a Peruvian archaeology museum.
Torre Torre
About 1,500 m from Huancayo, Torre Torre is a group of clay earth towers, or hoodoos, carved by rain erosion, some rising more than 30 m high.
Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca
Run privately, the Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca is an archaeology museum in Pilcomayo District, near the city of Huancayo.
When you get to Jauja
Lake Paca
Lake Paca lies 4 kilometers north of Jauja, a town that once served as Peru's first capital.
Lake Tragadero
Lake Tragadero lies in Peru's Junín Region, in an area with dry winters and warm summers.
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe is the main Catholic church of Jauja and the seat of the Santa Fe de Jauja parish, standing out as the town's principal architectural monument.
More drives to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Lima to Jauja
- Huánuco to Jauja
- Huaral to Jauja
- Barranca to Jauja
- Pucallpa to Jauja
From Andahuaylas to other places in Peru
- Andahuaylas to Huancavelica
- Andahuaylas to Paracas
- 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 Jauja?
About 10 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 347 miles.
What is the driving distance from Andahuaylas to Jauja?
About 347 miles (559 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 Jauja?
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 Andahuaylas to Jauja?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD and PE-3SB. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Andahuaylas and Jauja?
Closest to the road: Qunchupata, Ayacucho (archaeological site, mile 140, 0.1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho (basilica, mile 141, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, mile 320, 0.0 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.