By road, Cerro de Pasco and Kiteni are about 490 miles (788 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 37 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba.
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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Total distance | 490 mi (788 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA → PE-3SB → PE-3S → PE-3SD → AY-100 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Cerro de Pasco to Kiteni drive plays out
PE-28B (140 mi) and PE-3SD (108 mi) carry about 51% of the 490 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cerro de Pasco to Kiteni, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 4–64 | 60 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 64–75 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 76–83 | 7 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 83–87 | 4 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 87–122 | 35 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 122–124 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 124–158 | 34 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 158–175 | 17 | Junín, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 175–283 | 108 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 283–292 | 9 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 292–296 | 4 | Ayacucho |
| AY-100 | 296–318 | 22 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 318–350 | 32 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 350–490 | 140 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
- Mile 24 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
- Mile 170 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 289 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 391 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 398 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 406 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tarmatambo (mile 89), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 149), Inka Mach'ay (mile 173)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 20), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 55)
- Museums and history: Tarmatambo (mile 89), Tunanmarca (mile 113), Hatunmarka (mile 116), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 149), Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo (mile 149), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 153), Inka Mach'ay (mile 173)
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca
Run privately, the Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca is an archaeology museum in Pilcomayo District, near the city of Huancayo.
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.
Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka
In Huancán district of Huancayo Province, Junín, Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka is a Peruvian archaeology museum.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
More drives to Kiteni
From Cerro de Pasco to other places in Peru
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Tocache
- Cerro de Pasco to Moyobamba
- Cerro de Pasco to Tarma
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cerro de Pasco to Kiteni?
About 11 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 490 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cerro de Pasco to Kiteni?
About 490 miles (788 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 Cerro de Pasco to Kiteni?
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; Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cerro de Pasco to Kiteni use?
In order: PE-3N, JU-645, PE-3SA, PE-3SB, PE-3S, PE-3SD, AY-100 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cerro de Pasco and Kiteni?
Closest to the road: Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 89, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, mile 149, 0.1 mi from the route); Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 173, 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.