By road, Andahuaylas and Paucartambo are about 275 miles (442 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 0 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.”
| Total distance | 275 mi (442 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-30B → AP-107 → PE-30A → AP-650 → PE-3S → CU-606 → PE-28G → CU-112 |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Andahuaylas to Paucartambo: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (91 mi) and AP-107 (37 mi) carry about 47% of the 275 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Andahuaylas to Paucartambo, 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 | 89–156 | 67 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| local roads | 156–166 | 10 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 166–184 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 184–189 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 189–213 | 24 | Cusco |
| local roads | 213–218 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-28G | 218–234 | 16 | Cusco |
| CU-112 | 234–254 | 20 | Cusco |
| local roads | 254–258 | 4 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 258–261 | 3 | Cusco |
| CU-112 | 261–273 | 12 | Cusco |
| local roads | 273–275 | 2 | Cusco |
- Mile 144 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from Andahuaylas to Paucartambo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 86), Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 89), Sayhuite (mile 114), Museo de Arte Religioso del Cusco (mile 216), Baluartes, Saqsaywaman (mile 216), Chawaytiri (mile 248)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 86), Sayhuite (mile 114), Tarahuasi (mile 157), Museo de Arte Religioso del Cusco (mile 216), Baluartes, Saqsaywaman (mile 216), Chawaytiri (mile 248)
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.
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.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Museo de Arte Religioso del Cusco
Set in the Archbishop's Palace in Cusco, this museum holds colonial religious art of the Cusco School, and the famous Twelve-Angled Stone sits in its outer foundations.
Baluartes, Saqsaywaman
Also called the Cyclopean Walls (Muros Ciclópeos), the Bastions of Saqsaywaman are an archaeological site within the Saqsaywaman National Archaeological Park in Cusco District.
Chawaytiri
Rock paintings are the draw at Chawaytiri, an archaeological site in Pisac District, Calca Province, near the village of the same name in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Paucartambo
- Cusco to Paucartambo
- Abancay to Paucartambo
- Ayacucho, Peru to Paucartambo
- Nazca to Paucartambo
- Ica to Paucartambo
- Quillabamba to Paucartambo
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 Paucartambo?
About 9 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 275 miles.
How far is Paucartambo from Andahuaylas by car?
About 275 miles (442 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 Paucartambo 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.
What roads does the drive from Andahuaylas to Paucartambo use?
In order: PE-30B, AP-107, PE-30A, AP-650, PE-3S, CU-606, PE-28G and CU-112. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Andahuaylas and Paucartambo?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 86, 0.2 mi from the route); Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 114, 0.3 mi from the route); Baluartes, Saqsaywaman (archaeological site, mile 216, 0.1 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.