Casma to Paracas is about 386 road miles (621 km): roughly 9 h 14 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 386 mi (621 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1S → PE-28 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Casma to Paracas drive plays out
PE-1N (224 mi) and PE-1S (144 mi) carry about 95% of the 386 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Casma to Paracas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 1–134 | 133 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 134–141 | 7 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 141–142 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 142–233 | 91 | Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 233–377 | 144 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| connecting roads | 377–378 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-28 | 378–385 | 7 | Ica |
| local roads | 385–386 | 1 | Ica |
- Mile 98 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 195 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 266 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
Places worth a stop between Casma and Paracas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bandurria (mile 146), Ancon (mile 204), Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (mile 227), La Centinela (mile 350)
- Nature and outdoors: Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (mile 227)
- Museums and history: Caral (mile 127), Bandurria (mile 146), Ancon (mile 204), Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (mile 227), Museo de la Electricidad (mile 239), La Centinela (mile 350)
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.
El Castillo de Huarmey
On Peru's coast in the Ancash Region north of Lima, El Castillo de Huarmey is a pyramid-like site where a royal Wari tomb holding 60 individuals was found undisturbed in 2013.
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.
Bandurria
About 3 km south of Huacho on the Huaura River, Bandurria is an archaeological site in the Lima Region that has been dated to 4,000 BC.
Ancon
On the north side of Ancón Bay on Peru's central coast, Ancon is an archaeological site with a vast pre-Hispanic necropolis of countless burial sites.
Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru
At the corner of Lampa and Ucayali streets in Lima's historic center, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru's museum displays archaeological, numismatic and art collections.
Museo de la Electricidad
Set in Barranco, Lima, the Museo de la Electricidad is a science museum that presents an overview of electrical research in Peru.
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.
In Paracas itself
Paracas Candelabra
Carved into the northern face of the Paracas Peninsula on Pisco Bay, the Paracas Candelabra is a prehistoric geoglyph; nearby pottery dates to about 200 BCE.
Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello
Inside the Paracas National Reserve, the Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello opened in 1964 and is named for the archaeologist who studied the Paracas culture.
More drives to Paracas
- Lima to Paracas
- Huaral to Paracas
- Huancayo to Paracas
- Huancavelica to Paracas
- Jauja to Paracas
- Barranca to Paracas
From Casma to other places in Peru
- Casma to Churin
- Casma to Oxapampa
- Casma to La Merced
- Casma to Aguaytía
- Casma to Satipo
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Casma to Paracas?
About 9 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 386 miles.
What is the driving distance from Casma to Paracas?
About 386 miles (621 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 Casma to Paracas 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 Casma to Paracas use?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101, PE-1S and PE-28. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Casma and Paracas?
Closest to the road: Ancon (archaeological site, mile 204, 0.6 mi from the route); Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (national museum, mile 227, 0.4 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 350, 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.