Plan on about 9 h 20 min of driving for the 336-mile (540 km) trip from Ayacucho, Peru to Oxapampa, before any 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.”
| Distance by road | 336 mi (540 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → PE-3SB → PE-3SA → PE-22B → PE-5N → PE-5NA |
| Regions on the route | Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Ayacucho to Oxapampa is like
PE-3SD (125 mi) and PE-22B (53 mi) carry about 53% of the 336 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Ayacucho to Oxapampa: 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 | 241–243 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 243–296 | 53 | Junín |
| PE-5N | 296–308 | 12 | Junín |
| PE-5NA | 308–335 | 27 | Junín, Pasco |
| local roads | 335–336 | 1 | Pasco |
- Mile 40 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Huancavelica → Junín (region line)
- Mile 313 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Oxapampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tinyaq (mile 23), Inka Mach'ay (mile 154)
- Nature and outdoors: Chiri Yaku (mile 282)
- Museums and history: Wari (mile 11), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 11), Tinyaq (mile 23), Inka Mach'ay (mile 154), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 174), Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo (mile 178), Hatunmarka (mile 213)
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.
Tinyaq
Also known as Quri Willka, Tinyaq is an Inca-period archaeological site on a mountain of the same name in the Iguain District of Huanta Province, Ayacucho.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka
In Huancán district of Huancayo Province, Junín, Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka is a Peruvian archaeology museum.
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.
Torre Torre
About 1,500 m from Huancayo, Torre Torre is a group of clay earth towers, or hoodoos, carved by rain erosion, some rising more than 30 m high.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
More drives to Oxapampa
- Jauja to Oxapampa
- Huaral to Oxapampa
- Lima to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Tarapoto to Oxapampa
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 Huaral
- Ayacucho, Peru to Huánuco
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ayacucho, Peru to Oxapampa?
About 9 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 336 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ayacucho, Peru to Oxapampa?
About 336 miles (540 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 Oxapampa?
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 Oxapampa use?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD, PE-3SB, PE-3SA, PE-22B, PE-5N and PE-5NA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ayacucho to Oxapampa?
Closest to the road: Tinyaq (archaeological site, mile 23, 0.9 mi from the route); Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 154, 1 mi from the route); Hatunmarka (archaeological site, mile 213, 1 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.