Barranca to Jaén is about 539 road miles (868 km): roughly 13 h 17 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 539 mi (868 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | LM-100 → PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LI-585 → LI-508 → PE-1NJ → PE-04B → PE-3N → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Barranca to Jaén is like
PE-1N (294 mi) and PE-3N (75 mi) carry about 68% of the 539 miles. It runs through 7 regions: Lima, Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Barranca to Jaén, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-100 | 1–6 | 5 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 6–9 | 3 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 9–137 | 128 | Lima, Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 137–160 | 23 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 160–228 | 68 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 228–231 | 3 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 231–237 | 6 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 237–292 | 55 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 292–298 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 298–300 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 300–307 | 7 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 307–308 | 1 | La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 308–319 | 11 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 319–350 | 31 | La Libertad, Lambayeque |
| local roads | 350–354 | 4 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 354–355 | 1 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 355–360 | 5 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 360–362 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1NJ | 362–415 | 53 | Lambayeque |
| PE-04B | 415–453 | 38 | Lambayeque, Piura |
| PE-3N | 453–528 | 75 | Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| PE-5N | 528–539 | 11 | Amazonas, Cajamarca |
- Mile 16 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 325 of this route: La Libertad → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 423 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 456 of this route: Piura → Cajamarca (region line)
- Mile 527 of this route: Cajamarca → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 531 of this route: Amazonas → Cajamarca (region line)
Stops between Barranca and Jaén
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 11), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 354), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 374), Ingatambo (mile 479)
- Museums and history: Paramonga (mile 11), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 143), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 354), Túcume (mile 374), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 374), Ingatambo (mile 479)
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Huaca de la Luna
Built mainly by the Moche people, Huaca de la Luna is an adobe brick structure about 4 kilometers from Trujillo, near the mouth of the Moche River.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo
Chiclayo Cathedral, seat of the Diocese of Chiclayo, is a neoclassical church begun in 1869 to plans commissioned from Gustave Eiffel.
Túcume
South of the La Leche River on a plain around La Raya Mountain, Túcume is a pre-Hispanic site covering over 540 acres with 26 major pyramids and mounds.
Museo de Sitio Túcume
The Museo de Sitio Túcume is a Peruvian site museum located in the department of Lambayeque.
Ingatambo
Ingatambo is an archaeological site in Pomahuaca District, Jaén Province, in Peru's Cajamarca Region.
Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo
The Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo regional conservation area is a protected area in Peru's Cajamarca department.
In Jaén itself
Montegrande
In Jaén District, Cajamarca, Montegrande is an archaeological site with a spiral temple or enclosure built around 3000 BC.
More drives to Jaén
From Barranca to other places in Peru
- Barranca to Churin
- Barranca to Aguaytía
- Barranca to Tocache
- Barranca to Juanjuí
- Barranca to Tarma
- Barranca to Jauja
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barranca to Jaén?
About 13 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 539 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barranca to Jaén?
About 539 miles (868 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 Barranca to Jaén drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Barranca to Jaén use?
In order: LM-100, PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LI-585, LI-508, PE-1NJ, PE-04B, PE-3N and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Barranca and Jaén?
Closest to the road: Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.2 mi from the route); St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (cathedral, mile 354, 0.4 mi from the route); Ingatambo (archaeological site, mile 479, 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.