By road, Andahuaylas and Oxapampa are about 477 miles (767 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 55 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 477 mi (767 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → PE-3SB → PE-3SA → PE-22B → PE-5N → PE-5NA |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Andahuaylas to Oxapampa
PE-3S (185 mi) and PE-3SD (124 mi) carry about 65% of the 477 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Andahuaylas to Oxapampa, 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 | 313–346 | 33 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 346–382 | 36 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 382–384 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 384–437 | 53 | Junín |
| PE-5N | 437–448 | 11 | Junín |
| PE-5NA | 448–476 | 28 | Junín, Pasco |
| local roads | 476–477 | 1 | Pasco |
- 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)
- Mile 454 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Andahuaylas and Oxapampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro histórico de Huamanga (mile 141), Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (mile 144)
- Nature and outdoors: Chiri Yaku (mile 423), Catarata El Tirol (mile 424)
- Museums and history: Zona Monumental de Carmen Alto (mile 139), Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (mile 144), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 152), Azángaro (mile 170), Wari Willka (mile 315), Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo (mile 319)
Zona Monumental de Carmen Alto
Carmen Alto's monumental zone is the historic core of Carmen Alto district in Huamanga province, Ayacucho, recognized as part of Peru's national cultural heritage since December 1989.
Centro histórico de Huamanga
Known for its churches, mansions and plazas, the historic center of Huamanga in Ayacucho has been protected as part of Peru's national cultural heritage since 1972.
Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue
Located on the 5th block of Jirón Independencia in Ayacucho, Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue is a museum of archaeology and anthropology.
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.
Azángaro
Near Huari in the Huanta valley of Ayacucho, Azángaro is a Wari administrative center of about 8 square kilometers, with 340 similar buildings lining a central passage.
Wari Willka
Wari Willka, also written Wariwillka, is an archaeological site in Huancán District of Huancayo Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo
On the west side of Constitution Square, Huancayo Cathedral is a neoclassical church that preserves paintings from the Cusco School inside.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
More drives to Oxapampa
- Jauja to Oxapampa
- Huaral to Oxapampa
- Lima to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Tarapoto to Oxapampa
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 Oxapampa?
About 13 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 477 miles.
How far is Oxapampa from Andahuaylas by car?
About 477 miles (767 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 Oxapampa?
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 Oxapampa?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD, PE-3SB, PE-3SA, PE-22B, PE-5N and PE-5NA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Andahuaylas to Oxapampa?
Closest to the road: Zona Monumental de Carmen Alto (historic center, mile 139, 1 mi from the route); Centro histórico de Huamanga (old town, mile 141, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (museum, mile 144, 0.8 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.