The Wayro route from Chiclayo to Huaraz is 334 miles (537 km), about 8 h 1 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 334 mi (537 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-508 → LI-585 → PE-1NQ → PE-14A |
| Regions on the route | Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Chiclayo to Huaraz: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (184 mi) and PE-14A (86 mi) carry about 81% of the 334 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chiclayo to Huaraz, road by road
| 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 | 194–218 | 24 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 218–219 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 219–245 | 26 | Áncash |
| PE-14A | 245–331 | 86 | Áncash |
| local roads | 331–334 | 3 | Áncash |
- Mile 30 of this route: Lambayeque → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 197 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
What to see on the way from Chiclayo to Huaraz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 52), Historic Centre of Trujillo (mile 125), Pallka (mile 270)
- Museums and history: La Otra Banda (mile 25), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 52), Historic Centre of Trujillo (mile 125), Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (mile 127), Mojeque (mile 247), Pallka (mile 270)
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.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
Historic Centre of Trujillo
Ringed by Avenida España, laid over the old city walls, the Historic Centre of Trujillo is the historic core of the city, also known as the Cercado de Trujillo.
Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
About five kilometers south of Trujillo in Moche District, the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna are a Moche sanctuary made up of adobe pyramids and monuments.
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Mojeque
Also called Pampa de las Llamas-Moxeke, Mojeque is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Ancash, that archaeologists believe served as a temple or religious structure.
Pallka
Pallka (also spelled Pallca) is an archaeological site of a monumental Formative-period settlement in the middle Casma Valley, east of the town of Casma and south of Yaután.
In Huaraz itself
Huascarán National Park
Protecting most of the Cordillera Blanca in the Ancash region, Huascarán National Park covers about 840,000 acres of the central Andes and is managed by Peru's SERNANP.
Willcacocha
Willcacocha is a lagoon in the Cordillera Negra in Huaraz Province, Áncash. Its viewpoint is considered one of the best natural lookouts in the Callejón de Huaylas for seeing the Cordillera Blanca.
Wilcahuaín
At about 3,400 m, Wilcahuaín is an archaeological site near the village of Paria, 6 km northeast of Huaraz, Ancash.
More drives to Huaraz
- Chimbote to Huaraz
- Huánuco to Huaraz
- Trujillo to Huaraz
- Lima to Huaraz
- Huancayo to Huaraz
- Chincha Alta to Huaraz
From Chiclayo to other places in Peru
- Chiclayo to Malabrigo
- Chiclayo to Chimbote
- Chiclayo to Casma
- Chiclayo to Caraz
- Chiclayo to Barranca
- Chiclayo to Moyobamba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chiclayo to Huaraz?
About 8 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 334 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chiclayo to Huaraz?
About 334 miles (537 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 Chiclayo to Huaraz?
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 Huaraz?
In order: PE-1N, LI-508, LI-585, PE-1NQ and PE-14A. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chiclayo and Huaraz?
Closest to the road: Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 52, 0.2 mi from the route); Historic Centre of Trujillo (historic center, mile 125, 0.4 mi from the route); Pallka (archaeological site, mile 270, 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.