By road, Ayacucho, Peru and Andahuaylillas are about 408 miles (657 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 42 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
- 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 408 mi (657 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-28B → CU-105 → CU-772 → CU-593 |
| Regions on the route | Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Ayacucho to Andahuaylillas: the shape of the trip
PE-28B (276 mi) and CU-105 (67 mi) carry about 84% of the 408 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ayacucho to Andahuaylillas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 1–7 | 6 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 7–13 | 6 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 13–259 | 246 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
| CU-105 | 259–265 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-772 | 265–278 | 13 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 278–325 | 47 | Cusco |
| CU-593 | 325–357 | 32 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 357–371 | 14 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 371–372 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 372–402 | 30 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 402–408 | 6 | Cusco |
- Mile 107 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 114 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 123 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from Ayacucho to Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de sitio de Quinua (mile 16), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 376), Inti Watana, Calca (mile 383)
- Museums and history: Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 11), Wari (mile 12), Museo de sitio de Quinua (mile 16), Inkariy Museum (mile 372), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 375), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 376), Qhapaq Kancha (mile 379), Inti Watana, Calca (mile 383)
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
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 Quinua
In the Quinua District of Ayacucho, the Museo de sitio de Quinua is devoted to the Battle of Ayacucho, which ended Spanish rule in Peru, with a permanent exhibit of related objects.
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.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Qhapaq Kancha
Qhapaq Kancha is an Inca-period archaeological site on top of a mountain of the same name in Coya District, Calca Province, Cusco Region.
Inti Watana, Calca
Inti Watana is an archaeological site in the Pisac District of Cusco's Calca Province, located about 9 kilometers from Písac.
Once you reach Andahuaylillas
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Choquepuquio
Choquepuquio is an extensive Wari archaeological site in the Cusco valley, in Lucre District near the village of Huacarpay and the lake of the same name.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ayacucho, Peru to Andahuaylillas?
About 11 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 408 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ayacucho, Peru to Andahuaylillas?
About 408 miles (657 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 Andahuaylillas?
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; 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 Ayacucho to Andahuaylillas use?
In order: PE-3S, PE-28B, CU-105, CU-772 and CU-593. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ayacucho and Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Museo de sitio de Quinua (museum, mile 16, 0.1 mi from the route); Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 376, 0.2 mi from the route); Inti Watana, Calca (archaeological site, mile 383, 0.8 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.