Andahuaylas to Ollantaytambo is about 217 road miles (349 km): roughly 7 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 217 mi (349 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-30B → AP-107 → PE-30A → AP-650 → 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 | 6 |
Driving Andahuaylas to Ollantaytambo: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (72 mi) and AP-107 (37 mi) carry about 50% of the 217 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Andahuaylas to Ollantaytambo
| 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 | 89–156 | 67 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| local roads | 156–166 | 10 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 166–184 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 184–189 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 189–194 | 5 | Cusco |
| local roads | 194–202 | 8 | Cusco |
| CU-110 | 202–213 | 11 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 213–217 | 4 | Cusco |
- Mile 144 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Ollantaytambo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 86), Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 89), Tampukancha (mile 196), Wat'a, Cusco (mile 203)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 86), Tarahuasi (mile 157), Tampukancha (mile 196), Wat'a, Cusco (mile 203), Moray (mile 208)
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.
Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa
Perched on a hill about 9 km from Abancay, Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (Mirador de Taraccasa) has play areas, an artificial lagoon, a zoo, a cross and views over the city.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Tampukancha
Tampukancha is an Inca religious center in the Zurite District of Anta Province, about 30 miles from Cusco.
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.
Once you reach Ollantaytambo
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.
Pinkuylluna
Northeast of Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Pinkuylluna is an archaeological site on a mountain of the same name, between the Patakancha and Willkanuta rivers.
Templo del Sol
Templo del Sol sits in Ollantaytambo District, about 80 km northeast of Cusco and 40 km from Machu Picchu, at roughly 2,792 meters above sea level.
More drives to Ollantaytambo
- Abancay to Ollantaytambo
- Ayacucho, Peru to Ollantaytambo
- Nazca to Ollantaytambo
- Huancavelica to Ollantaytambo
- Ica to Ollantaytambo
- Huancayo to Ollantaytambo
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 does it take to drive from Andahuaylas to Ollantaytambo?
About 7 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
What is the driving distance from Andahuaylas to Ollantaytambo?
About 217 miles (349 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 Ollantaytambo 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 Ollantaytambo?
In order: PE-30B, AP-107, PE-30A, AP-650, PE-3S, CU-606, CU-110 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Andahuaylas and Ollantaytambo?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 86, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (park, mile 89, 0.6 mi from the route); Tampukancha (archaeological site, mile 196, 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.