The Wayro route from Andahuaylas to Quillabamba is 211 miles (340 km), about 8 h 18 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba.
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 | 211 mi (340 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | AP-100 → CU-100 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Andahuaylas to Quillabamba
CU-100 (123 mi) and AP-100 (65 mi) carry about 89% of the 211 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Andahuaylas to Quillabamba: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Apurímac |
| AP-100 | 5–11 | 6 | Apurímac |
| local roads | 11–16 | 5 | Apurímac |
| AP-100 | 16–75 | 59 | Apurímac |
| CU-100 | 75–198 | 123 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| PE-28B | 198–211 | 13 | Cusco |
- Mile 78 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from Andahuaylas to Quillabamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sóndor (mile 12), Ñusta Hispana (mile 167), Vitcos (mile 168)
- Museums and history: Sóndor (mile 12), Huaca Curamba (mile 34), Ñusta Hispana (mile 167), Vitcos (mile 168)
Sóndor
Built by the Chanka people, Sóndor is an archaeological site whose main part is a temple-like structure used for religious and astronomical purposes.
Huaca Curamba
In Kishuara District of Andahuaylas Province, Apurímac, Curamba is an archaeological complex made up of square and rectangular structures.
Ñusta Hispana
Formerly known as Chuquipalta, Ñusta Hispana is an archaeological site at Vilcabamba in La Convención Province of the Cusco Region.
Vitcos
Once a residence of Inca nobles and a ceremonial center of the Neo-Inca State, Vitcos survives as the Rosaspata archaeological site in Vilcabamba District, Cusco Region.
More drives to Quillabamba
- Cusco to Quillabamba
- Abancay to Quillabamba
- Jauja to Quillabamba
- Tarma to Quillabamba
- Ica to Quillabamba
- Pisco to Quillabamba
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 Quillabamba?
About 8 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 211 miles.
What is the driving distance from Andahuaylas to Quillabamba?
About 211 miles (340 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 Quillabamba?
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: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Andahuaylas to Quillabamba use?
In order: AP-100, CU-100 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Andahuaylas to Quillabamba?
Closest to the road: Sóndor (archaeological site, mile 12, 0.1 mi from the route); Ñusta Hispana (archaeological site, mile 167, 0.9 mi from the route); Vitcos (archaeological site, mile 168, 0.9 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.