The Wayro route from Chimbote to Jaén is 395 miles (635 km), about 9 h 20 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 395 mi (635 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | AN-107 → PE-1NQ → PE-1N → LI-585 → LI-508 → PE-1NJ → PE-04B → PE-3N → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Chimbote to Jaén: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (166 mi) and PE-3N (75 mi) carry about 61% of the 395 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chimbote to Jaén
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| AN-107 | 1–7 | 6 | Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 7–16 | 9 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 16–84 | 68 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 84–86 | 2 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 86–93 | 7 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 93–148 | 55 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 148–154 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 154–156 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 156–163 | 7 | La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 163–175 | 12 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 175–206 | 31 | La Libertad, Lambayeque |
| local roads | 206–209 | 3 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 209–211 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 211–216 | 5 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 216–217 | 1 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1NJ | 217–270 | 53 | Lambayeque |
| PE-04B | 270–308 | 38 | Lambayeque, Piura |
| PE-3N | 308–383 | 75 | Piura, Cajamarca |
| PE-5N | 383–394 | 11 | Amazonas, Cajamarca |
| local roads | 394–395 | 1 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 14 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 180 of this route: La Libertad → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 278 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 311 of this route: Piura → Cajamarca (region line)
- Mile 383 of this route: Cajamarca → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 386 of this route: Amazonas → Cajamarca (region line)
What to see on the way from Chimbote to Jaén
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaca Takaynamo (mile 88), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 158), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 215), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 230), Ingatambo (mile 334)
- Museums and history: Huacas de Moche Museum (mile 83), Huaca Takaynamo (mile 88), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 158), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 215), Túcume (mile 229), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 230), Ingatambo (mile 334)
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.
Huacas de Moche Museum
Opened in June 2010 in La Libertad, the Huacas de Moche Museum was later renamed Museo Santiago Uceda Castillo in honor of its late director.
Huaca Takaynamo
An archaeological site in Peru, Huaca Takaynamo was built during the Early Chimú period.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Lambayeque's Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum displays most of the key artifacts archaeologist Walter Alva found at Huaca Rajada in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.
Túcume
South of the La Leche River on a plain around La Raya Mountain, Túcume is a pre-Hispanic site covering over 540 acres with 26 major pyramids and mounds.
Museo de Sitio Túcume
The Museo de Sitio Túcume is a Peruvian site museum located in the department of Lambayeque.
Ingatambo
Ingatambo is an archaeological site in Pomahuaca District, Jaén Province, in Peru's Cajamarca Region.
Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo
The Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo regional conservation area is a protected area in Peru's Cajamarca department.
When you get to Jaén
Montegrande
In Jaén District, Cajamarca, Montegrande is an archaeological site with a spiral temple or enclosure built around 3000 BC.
More drives to Jaén
From Chimbote to other places in Peru
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huánuco
- Chimbote to Tarma
- Chimbote to Aguaytía
- Chimbote to Oxapampa
- Chimbote to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chimbote to Jaén?
About 9 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 395 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chimbote to Jaén?
About 395 miles (635 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 Chimbote to Jaén 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 Chimbote to Jaén use?
In order: AN-107, PE-1NQ, PE-1N, LI-585, LI-508, PE-1NJ, PE-04B, PE-3N and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chimbote and Jaén?
Closest to the road: Huaca Takaynamo (archaeological site, mile 88, 0.1 mi from the route); Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 158, 0.3 mi from the route); Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 215, 0.2 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.