Chiclayo to Chota is about 135 road miles (217 km): roughly 2 h 40 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 135 mi (217 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-06A → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Lambayeque, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Chiclayo–Chota drive in a few lines
PE-06A (107 mi) and PE-3N (20 mi) carry about 94% of the 135 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Lambayeque, Cajamarca. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chiclayo to Chota
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Lambayeque |
| PE-06A | 6–113 | 107 | Lambayeque, Cajamarca |
| PE-3N | 113–133 | 20 | Cajamarca |
| local roads | 133–135 | 2 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 43 of this route: Lambayeque → Cajamarca (region line)
What to see on the way from Chiclayo to Chota
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Pátapo ruins (mile 16)
- Museums and history: Ventarron (mile 7), Cerro Pátapo ruins (mile 16), Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá (mile 17), Pampa Grande (mile 27)
Ventarron
Near Chiclayo in Lambayeque, Ventarrón is the site of a 4,500-year-old temple with painted murals, excavated in 2007 and used by cultures from the Early Cupisnique to the Moche.
Cerro Pátapo ruins
Near present-day Chiclayo, the Cerro Pátapo ruins are the remains of a pre-Columbian city built mainly by the Wari culture, which flourished from 350 to 1000 CE.
Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá
In Peru's Lambayeque region, Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá is an archaeological site holding the remains of a pre-Inca ceremonial center.
Pampa Grande
East of Chiclayo on the south bank of the Chancay-Lambayeque River, Pampa Grande is an archaeological site in the Lambayeque Valley of northern Peru.
More drives to Chota
From Chiclayo to other places in Peru
- Chiclayo to Malabrigo
- Chiclayo to Chimbote
- Chiclayo to Casma
- Chiclayo to Caraz
- Chiclayo to Huaraz
- Chiclayo to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chiclayo to Chota?
About 2 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 135 miles.
How far is Chota from Chiclayo by car?
About 135 miles (217 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 Chota 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 Chota?
In order: PE-06A and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chiclayo to Chota?
Closest to the road: Ventarron (archaeological site, mile 7, 2 mi from the route); Cerro Pátapo ruins (archaeological site, mile 16, 1 mi from the route); Pampa Grande (archaeological site, mile 27, 2 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.