The Wayro route from Casma to Churin is 203 miles (326 km), about 4 h 54 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: 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.”
| Total distance | 203 mi (326 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NE |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Casma to Churin
PE-1N (133 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 97% of the 203 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Áncash, Lima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Casma to Churin, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 1–134 | 133 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 134–138 | 4 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 138–139 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 139–203 | 64 | Lima |
- Mile 98 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
Stops between Casma and Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 103), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 109), Huaura Museum (mile 138)
- Nature and outdoors: Tuquillo (mile 47), Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 125)
- Museums and history: Las Haldas (mile 20), Puerto Huarmey (mile 53), Paramonga (mile 103), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 109), Caral (mile 127), Huaura Museum (mile 138)
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.
Las Haldas
Las Haldas is an archaeological complex on the Pacific coast about 300 km north of Lima and 20 km south of the Casma valley, dating to before and during Peru's Initial Period.
Tuquillo
Along the Panamericana Norte in Huarmey Province, Áncash, the Tuquillo beach circuit runs on the Pacific from Puerto Culebras to the resort of Tuquillo, roughly between km 310 and 296.
Puerto Huarmey
Puerto Huarmey is an archaeological site of an Inca administrative center, lying in marshy ground next to the Peruvian town of Puerto Huarmey.
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.
Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca
Half a block from the Plaza de Armas of Pativilca, this museum occupies the house where Simón Bolívar kept his headquarters in 1823, showing paintings, books and objects from his era.
Albúfera de Medio Mundo
Protected since 2007 as a regional conservation area, Albufera de Medio Mundo is a brackish coastal lagoon in Végueta district, near kilometer 175 of the Panamericana Norte.
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
Huaura Museum
Known as the Huaura Balcony, this museum in Huaura honors José de San Martín and the Liberating Expedition of Peru, housed in a colonial-era house once used by the Royal Customs of Lima.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
From Casma to other places in Peru
- Casma to Oxapampa
- Casma to La Merced
- Casma to Aguaytía
- Casma to Satipo
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
- Casma to Malabrigo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Casma to Churin?
About 4 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 203 miles.
What is the driving distance from Casma to Churin?
About 203 miles (326 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 Casma to Churin?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Casma to Churin?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101 and PE-1NE. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Casma and Churin?
Closest to the road: Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 103, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (museum, mile 109, 0.2 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 138, 0.5 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.