Ayacucho, Peru to Huaral is about 391 road miles (629 km): roughly 8 h 43 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 391 mi (629 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28A → PE-1SE → PE-1S → PE-1N → PE-20C |
| Regions on the route | Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Ayacucho to Huaral drive plays out
PE-28A (202 mi) and PE-1SE (125 mi) carry about 84% of the 391 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Ica, Lima, Lima Province. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ayacucho to Huaral
| 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 |
| local roads | 390–391 | 1 | 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)
What to see on the way from Ayacucho to Huaral
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Wasi, Huancavelica (mile 120), Tambo Colorado (mile 180), La Centinela (mile 220), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 335)
- Nature and outdoors: La Herradura, Lima (mile 331)
- Museums and history: Inka Wasi, Huancavelica (mile 120), Tambo Colorado (mile 180), La Centinela (mile 220), Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima (mile 332), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 335), Huaca San Marcos (mile 346), Museo Histórico de Ciencias Físicas (mile 346), Huaca Tungasuca (mile 355)
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.
Tambo Colorado
Tambo Colorado is a well-preserved Inca adobe complex near the coast of Peru, also known by the Quechua names Puka Tampu and Pukallaqta.
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.
La Herradura, Lima
A beach in Lima's Chorrillos District, La Herradura has served as a seaside resort since the early 20th century and has drawn surfers since the 1960s.
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.
Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World
In Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, the Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World combines Peruvian archaeology with a collection of weapons.
Huaca San Marcos
Inside San Marcos University's main campus in Lima, this archaeological monument (Huaca San Marcos) is part of the Maranga architectural complex.
Museo Histórico de Ciencias Físicas
Created in 1986 by the National University of San Marcos, this museum displays the university's old physics cabinet in four areas: optics and modern physics, mechanics, heat and waves, and electricity and magnetism.
Huaca Tungasuca
Between Lima's Carabayllo and Comas districts, Huaca Tungasuca (Muralla de Tungasuca) is a raised walkway wall built by the Colli culture from mud and stone, with large trapezoidal adobe blocks, in the Late Intermediate Period.
More drives to Huaral
- Pucallpa to Huaral
- Lima to Huaral
- Huancayo to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Trujillo to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huaral
From Ayacucho to other places in Peru
- Ayacucho, Peru to Huancavelica
- Ayacucho, Peru to Jauja
- Ayacucho, Peru to La Merced
- Ayacucho, Peru to Cerro de Pasco
- Ayacucho, Peru to Oxapampa
- Ayacucho, Peru to Huánuco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ayacucho, Peru to Huaral?
About 8 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 391 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ayacucho, Peru to Huaral?
About 391 miles (629 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 Ayacucho to Huaral 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 Ayacucho to Huaral?
In order: PE-28A, PE-1SE, PE-1S, PE-1N and PE-20C. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ayacucho to Huaral?
Closest to the road: Inka Wasi, Huancavelica (archaeological site, mile 120, 0.5 mi from the route); Tambo Colorado (archaeological site, mile 180, 0.2 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 220, 0.6 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.