By road, Chiclayo and Caraz are about 304 miles (490 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 57 min of driving.
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.”
| Distance | 304 mi (490 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-508 → LI-585 → PE-1NQ → PE-12 → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Chiclayo to Caraz is like
PE-1N (158 mi) and PE-3N (65 mi) carry about 73% of the 304 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chiclayo to Caraz
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 4–35 | 31 | Lambayeque, La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 35–47 | 12 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 47–54 | 7 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 54–56 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 56–62 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 62–65 | 3 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 65–117 | 52 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 117–126 | 9 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 126–194 | 68 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 194–199 | 5 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| PE-12 | 199–239 | 40 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 239–304 | 65 | Áncash |
- Mile 30 of this route: Lambayeque → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 197 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 226 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 231 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Caraz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Úcupe (mile 25), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 52), Huaca Takaynamo (mile 122), Huaca Esmeralda (mile 123)
- Nature and outdoors: Calipuy National Reserve (mile 232)
- Museums and history: La Otra Banda (mile 25), Úcupe (mile 25), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 52), Huaca Takaynamo (mile 122), Huaca Esmeralda (mile 123)
La Otra Banda
Near the hamlet of La Otra Banda, south of Zaña in Lambayeque, archaeologists from Chicago's Field Museum uncovered a 4,000-year-old temple and theater in June 2024.
Úcupe
Úcupe, 39 km from Chiclayo near the Saña River, is an archaeological zone of the Moche and Sicán cultures, including Huaca Limón and Huaca El Pueblo, where the Lord of Úcupe was found.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
Huaca Takaynamo
An archaeological site in Peru, Huaca Takaynamo was built during the Early Chimú period.
Huaca Esmeralda
Huaca Esmeralda is an adobe building of the Chimú culture in Trujillo, believed to date from the culture's first stage of development and closely linked to its capital, Chan Chan.
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.
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Calipuy National Reserve
Set aside mainly to protect guanaco populations, Calipuy National Reserve is a protected area in Peru's La Libertad region.
When you get to Caraz
Tumshukayko
Near Caraz in Ancash's Huaylas Province, Tumshukayko is a pre-Inca archaeological site discovered only recently and still under research.
Caraz Museum
The Caraz Museum, officially the Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera, is a municipal museum in Caraz district, Huaylas Province, in Peru's Ancash region.
More drives to Caraz
- Huaraz to Caraz
- Casma to Caraz
- Barranca to Caraz
- Huánuco to Caraz
- Huaral to Caraz
- Cerro de Pasco to Caraz
From Chiclayo to other places in Peru
- Chiclayo to Malabrigo
- Chiclayo to Chimbote
- Chiclayo to Casma
- Chiclayo to Huaraz
- Chiclayo to Barranca
- Chiclayo to Moyobamba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chiclayo to Caraz?
About 7 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 304 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chiclayo to Caraz?
About 304 miles (490 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 Chiclayo to Caraz drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chiclayo to Caraz?
In order: PE-1N, LI-508, LI-585, PE-1NQ, PE-12 and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chiclayo and Caraz?
Closest to the road: Úcupe (archaeological site, mile 25, 0.5 mi from the route); Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 52, 0.2 mi from the route); Huaca Takaynamo (archaeological site, mile 122, 0.1 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.