Ayacucho, Peru to Mollepata is about 331 road miles (533 km): roughly 9 h 52 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 331 mi (533 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-32A → AY-106 → AP-106 → PE-30A → AP-650 → CU-109 |
| Regions on the route | Ayacucho, Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Ayacucho to Mollepata: the shape of the trip
PE-32A (109 mi) and PE-3S (85 mi) carry about 59% of the 331 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Ayacucho, Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ayacucho to Mollepata, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 2–23 | 21 | Ayacucho |
| PE-32A | 23–132 | 109 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 132–145 | 13 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 145–153 | 8 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 153–171 | 18 | Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| AP-106 | 171–201 | 30 | Apurímac |
| PE-30A | 201–252 | 51 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 252–254 | 2 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 254–258 | 4 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 258–261 | 3 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 261–325 | 64 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| CU-109 | 325–331 | 6 | Cusco |
- Mile 160 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
- Mile 315 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 79), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 257), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 260), Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 264), Sayhuite (mile 286)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 264)
- Museums and history: Hatun Usnu (mile 30), Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 79), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 257), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 260), Sayhuite (mile 286)
Hatun Usnu
Hatun Usnu is an archaeological site atop a mountain of the same name in Chiara District, Huamanga Province, Ayacucho.
Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo
Known as the "ancient place" in Quechua, Ñawpallaqta is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho Region, on the border of the Cayara and Huancapi districts in Víctor Fajardo Province.
Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac
The Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac is housed in the Casa Hacienda Illanya, a building in Abancay, Peru.
Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay
Abancay Cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin of the Rosary, is a Catholic church in Abancay, Apurímac, whose construction probably began around 1645 during the colonial era.
Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa
Perched on a hill about 9 km from Abancay, Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (Mirador de Taraccasa) has play areas, an artificial lagoon, a zoo, a cross and views over the city.
Sayhuite
About 47 kilometers east of Abancay in Peru's Apurímac region, Sayhuite is an archaeological site considered a center of Inca religious worship focused on water.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ayacucho, Peru to Mollepata?
About 9 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 331 miles.
How far is Mollepata from Ayacucho, Peru by car?
About 331 miles (533 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 Mollepata?
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 Mollepata use?
In order: PE-3S, PE-32A, AY-106, AP-106, PE-30A, AP-650 and CU-109. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ayacucho and Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 257, 0.2 mi from the route); Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (cathedral, mile 260, 0.4 mi from the route); Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 286, 0.3 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.