The Wayro route from Ayacucho, Peru to Aguaytía is 528 miles (850 km), about 15 h 14 min of driving without stops.
- 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 | 528 mi (850 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 15 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → PE-3SB → PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Ayacucho to Aguaytía drive plays out
PE-3N (128 mi) and PE-3SD (125 mi) carry about 48% of the 528 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Ayacucho to Aguaytía: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 1–45 | 44 | Ayacucho, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 45–170 | 125 | Huancavelica, Junín |
| connecting roads | 170–171 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 171–206 | 35 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 206–241 | 35 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 241–245 | 4 | Junín |
| local roads | 245–252 | 7 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 252–264 | 12 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 264–392 | 128 | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 392–478 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 478–528 | 50 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 40 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Huancavelica → Junín (region line)
- Mile 305 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 359 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 496 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Stops between Ayacucho and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tarmatambo (mile 239), Markapukyu (mile 349), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 514)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 464)
- Museums and history: Wari (mile 11), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 11), Wari Willka (mile 174), Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo (mile 178), Tarmatambo (mile 239), Markapukyu (mile 349), Guellayhuasin (mile 356)
Wari
Near the town of Quinua, 22 km northeast of Ayacucho, Wari was the capital of the Wari Empire and sits at 2,600 to 2,900 meters.
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.
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.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
Markapukyu
Markapukyu is an archaeological site in Yarusyacán District, Pasco Province, in Peru's Pasco Region, at an elevation of 3,787 meters.
Guellayhuasin
Guellayhuasin is an archaeological site northwest of the village of Pallanchacra in Peru's Pasco region, at an elevation of 3,167 meters.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ayacucho, Peru to Aguaytía?
About 15 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 528 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ayacucho, Peru to Aguaytía?
About 528 miles (850 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 Ayacucho, Peru to Aguaytía?
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 Ayacucho to Aguaytía?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD, PE-3SB, PE-3SA, JU-645, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ayacucho and Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 239, 0.3 mi from the route); Markapukyu (archaeological site, mile 349, 0.8 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 514, 0.2 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.