By road, Ayacucho, Peru and Churin are about 464 miles (746 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 25 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 | 464 mi (746 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28A → PE-1SE → PE-1S → PE-1N → PE-20C → LM-667 → PE-18 |
| Regions on the route | Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Ayacucho to Churin drive plays out
PE-28A (202 mi) and PE-1SE (125 mi) carry about 70% of the 464 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Ica, Lima, Lima Province. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ayacucho to Churin
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28A | 2–204 | 202 | Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Ica |
| PE-1SE | 204–329 | 125 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 329–346 | 17 | Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 346–383 | 37 | Lima Province, Lima |
| PE-20C | 383–390 | 7 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 390–391 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-667 | 391–402 | 11 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 402–464 | 62 | Lima |
- Mile 48 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 62 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 154 of this route: Huancavelica → Ica (region line)
- Mile 231 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 306 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 377 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
Places worth a stop between Ayacucho and Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Wasi, Huancavelica (mile 120), Band of Holes (mile 183), La Centinela (mile 220), National Afro-Peruvian Museum (mile 344), Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas (mile 344)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pampilla (mile 333)
- Museums and history: Inka Wasi, Huancavelica (mile 120), Band of Holes (mile 183), La Centinela (mile 220), Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima (mile 332), National Afro-Peruvian Museum (mile 344), Colli Museum (mile 355), Monumental Zone of Ancón (mile 367)
Inka Wasi, Huancavelica
Inka Wasi is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, where the remains of an Inca palace are regarded as one of the region's most important monuments.
Band of Holes
In the Pisco Valley, the Band of Holes, also called Monte Sierpe or Cerro Viruela, is a line of roughly 5,200 human-sized, stone-lined pits whose makers and purpose remain unknown.
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima
In Lima's Barranco District, the Museum of Contemporary Art was designed by Peruvian architect Frederick Cooper Llosa on land donated by the Municipality of Barranco.
La Pampilla
Part of the Costa Verde beach circuit in Miraflores, Lima, La Pampilla is a beach that locals have used for surfing and swimming since the early 1970s.
National Afro-Peruvian Museum
Inside the House of the Thirteen Coins on Áncash Street in historic Lima, the National Afro-Peruvian Museum collects and exhibits objects tied to the history of people of African descent in Peru.
Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas
Completed in 1771 after a major earthquake, the Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas in Lima is the church of the Lord of Miracles (Señor de los Milagros), the city's patron and focus of its procession.
Colli Museum
Opened in 2003 by self-taught explorer Enrique Niquín, the Colli Museum (Museo de los Colli) in Lima's Comas district shows original and replica ceramics, maps, and models of the Collique Fortress.
Monumental Zone of Ancón
The Monumental Zone of Ancón (Zona Monumental de Ancón) is the historic quarter of Ancón district, in the Province of Lima, Peru.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ayacucho, Peru to Churin?
About 10 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 464 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ayacucho, Peru to Churin?
About 464 miles (746 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 Churin?
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.
What roads does the drive from Ayacucho to Churin use?
In order: PE-28A, PE-1SE, PE-1S, PE-1N, PE-20C, LM-667 and PE-18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ayacucho and Churin?
Closest to the road: Inka Wasi, Huancavelica (archaeological site, mile 120, 0.5 mi from the route); National Afro-Peruvian Museum (museum, mile 344, 0.3 mi from the route); Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas (convent of discalced carmelite nuns, mile 344, 0.4 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.