Andahuaylas to Mollepata is about 159 road miles (256 km): roughly 5 h 33 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 | 159 mi (256 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-30B → AP-107 → PE-30A → AP-650 → PE-3S → CU-109 |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Andahuaylas to Mollepata drive plays out
PE-3S (64 mi) and AP-107 (37 mi) carry about 64% of the 159 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Andahuaylas to Mollepata, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-30B | 1–12 | 11 | Apurímac |
| AP-107 | 12–49 | 37 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 49–50 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-30A | 50–80 | 30 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 80–81 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 81–86 | 5 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 86–89 | 3 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 89–153 | 64 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| CU-109 | 153–159 | 6 | Cusco |
- Mile 144 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Stops between Andahuaylas and Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 86), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 88), Usnu Muqu (mile 89), Sayhuite (mile 114)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 86), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 88), Usnu Muqu (mile 89), Sayhuite (mile 114)
Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac
The Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac is housed in the Casa Hacienda Illanya, a building in Abancay, Peru.
Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay
Abancay Cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin of the Rosary, is a Catholic church in Abancay, Apurímac, whose construction probably began around 1645 during the colonial era.
Usnu Muqu
Usnu Muqu is an archaeological site near the main square of Tamburco, in Abancay Province of Peru's Apurímac Region.
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.
More drives to Mollepata
- Ayacucho, Peru to Mollepata
- Pisco to Mollepata
- Huancayo to Mollepata
- Jauja to Mollepata
- Maras to Mollepata
- Písac to Mollepata
From Andahuaylas to other places in Peru
- Andahuaylas to Huancavelica
- Andahuaylas to Paracas
- Andahuaylas to Jauja
- Andahuaylas to Huacachina
- Andahuaylas to Tarma
- Andahuaylas to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Andahuaylas to Mollepata?
About 5 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 159 miles.
How far is Mollepata from Andahuaylas by car?
About 159 miles (256 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 Andahuaylas to Mollepata 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 Andahuaylas to Mollepata?
In order: PE-30B, AP-107, PE-30A, AP-650, PE-3S and CU-109. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Andahuaylas to Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 86, 0.2 mi from the route); Usnu Muqu (archaeological site, mile 89, 0.1 mi from the route); Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 114, 0.3 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.