By road, Andahuaylas and Yucay are about 222 miles (357 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 30 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 222 mi (357 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-30B → AP-107 → PE-30A → AP-650 → PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-111 → PE-28F |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Andahuaylas to Yucay is like
PE-3S (79 mi) and AP-107 (37 mi) carry about 52% of the 222 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Andahuaylas to Yucay
| 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 | 189–201 | 12 | Cusco |
| CU-111 | 201–210 | 9 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 210–221 | 11 | Cusco |
| local roads | 221–222 | 1 | Cusco |
- Mile 144 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Places worth a stop between Andahuaylas and Yucay
- 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), Tarahuasi (mile 157), Tampukancha (mile 192)
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.
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.
Arriving in Yucay
Machu Colca
A few minutes outside Chinchero, Machu Colca (Machu Qollqa) is an archaeological site in Huayllabamba District, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region.
Kellococha
Kellococha is a lake in the Huayllabamba District of Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, known for its polylepis woods, which also grow at neighboring Yanacocha lake.
Ayawayq'u
Ayawayq'u, also known as Yukay or Kapillayuq, is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Yucay District of Urubamba Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Yucay
- Ayacucho, Peru to Yucay
- Nazca to Yucay
- Huancavelica to Yucay
- Huacachina to Yucay
- Huancayo to Yucay
- Paucartambo to Yucay
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 Yucay?
About 7 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 222 miles.
How far is Yucay from Andahuaylas by car?
About 222 miles (357 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 Yucay 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 Yucay?
In order: PE-30B, AP-107, PE-30A, AP-650, PE-3S, CU-606, CU-111 and PE-28F. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Andahuaylas to Yucay?
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.