The Wayro route from Arequipa to Kiteni is 478 miles (770 km), about 14 h 57 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: 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 by road | 478 mi (770 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | AR-116 → PE-34E → CU-130 → CU-126 → PE-34F → CU-1627 → CU-117 → PE-3S → PE-28B → CU-105 → CU-593 → CU-772 |
| Regions on the route | Arequipa, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Arequipa to Kiteni is like
PE-34E (127 mi) and PE-28B (82 mi) carry about 44% of the 478 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Arequipa, Cusco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Arequipa to Kiteni
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Arequipa |
| AR-116 | 4–37 | 33 | Arequipa |
| PE-34E | 37–164 | 127 | Arequipa, Cusco |
| connecting roads | 164–167 | 3 | Cusco |
| CU-130 | 167–210 | 43 | Cusco |
| CU-126 | 210–224 | 14 | Cusco |
| PE-34F | 224–231 | 7 | Cusco |
| CU-1627 | 231–243 | 12 | Cusco |
| CU-117 | 243–246 | 3 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 246–283 | 37 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 283–313 | 30 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 313–314 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 314–328 | 14 | Cusco |
| CU-593 | 328–360 | 32 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 360–407 | 47 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 407–408 | 1 | Cusco |
| local roads | 408–414 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-772 | 414–422 | 8 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 422–426 | 4 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 426–478 | 52 | Cusco |
- Mile 122 of this route: Arequipa → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 127 of this route: Cusco → Arequipa (region line)
- Mile 135 of this route: Arequipa → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 309)
- Museums and history: Ayamachay (mile 231), Inca complex at Písac (mile 303), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 309), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 311), Inkariy Museum (mile 314)
Ayamachay
Ayamachay is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Combapata District of Cusco's Canchis Province, above the left bank of the Salcca River near the village of Oroscocha.
Inca complex at Písac
Along a mountain ridge above the town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley, this Inca complex has agricultural terraces, residences, watchtowers and a ceremonial center, protected as a national archaeological park since 1983.
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
More drives to Kiteni
From Arequipa to other places in Peru
- Arequipa to Chucuito
- Arequipa to Desaguadero
- Arequipa to Cusco
- Arequipa to Písac
- Arequipa to Chinchero
- Arequipa to Yucay
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Arequipa to Kiteni?
About 14 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 478 miles.
What is the driving distance from Arequipa to Kiteni?
About 478 miles (770 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 Arequipa to Kiteni drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Arequipa to Kiteni?
In order: AR-116, PE-34E, CU-130, CU-126, PE-34F, CU-1627, CU-117, PE-3S, PE-28B, CU-105, CU-593 and CU-772. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Arequipa to Kiteni?
Closest to the road: Inca complex at Písac (archaeological site, mile 303, 1 mi from the route); Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 309, 0.2 mi from the route); Huchuy Qosqo (archaeological site, mile 311, 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.