By road, Chimbote and Tumbes are about 517 miles (832 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 17 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.”
| Total distance | 517 mi (832 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | AN-107 → PE-1NQ → PE-1N → LI-585 → LI-508 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Chimbote–Tumbes drive in a few lines
PE-1N (467 mi) and LI-508 (12 mi) carry about 93% of the 517 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chimbote to Tumbes
| 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 | 211–517 | 306 | Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes |
- Mile 14 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 180 of this route: La Libertad → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 272 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 453 of this route: Piura → Tumbes (region line)
What to see on the way from Chimbote to Tumbes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Municipal de Trujillo (mile 85), Huaca Takaynamo (mile 88), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 158), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 209), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 215)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez (mile 85), Huaca Takaynamo (mile 88), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 158), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 209), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 215), Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau (mile 337)
Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez
Painter Gerardo Chávez created the Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez in Trujillo, La Libertad, in 2006.
Teatro Municipal de Trujillo
Located in Trujillo's historic center, Teatro Municipal de Trujillo is a theater with a capacity of 408 people.
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.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo
Chiclayo Cathedral, seat of the Diocese of Chiclayo, is a neoclassical church begun in 1869 to plans commissioned from Gustave Eiffel.
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.
Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau
In Piura's historic center, this house museum is the home where Admiral Miguel Grau, known for his role in the War of the Pacific, was born on July 27, 1834.
Humedal de Santa Julia
On the west side of Piura, the 12-hectare Santa Julia wetland collects rainwater from nearby areas and supports a range of plants and wildlife, including wild birds.
When you get to Tumbes
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Tumbes
Also called the Church of San Nicolás de Tolentino, St. Nicholas Cathedral is a Catholic church in the town of Tumbes, in northern Peru.
Cabeza de Vaca, Tumbes
Cabeza de Vaca is an archaeological site in Peru's Corrales District, in the Tumbes Province of the Tumbes Region.
Museo de Sitio de Cabeza de Vaca “Gran Chilimasa”
In the Corrales district of Tumbes, the Cabeza de Vaca "Gran Chilimasa" site museum displays archaeological finds, photographs and plans produced during research and excavations at the site.
More drives to Tumbes
- Trujillo to Tumbes
- Cajamarca to Tumbes
- Portoviejo to Tumbes, Peru
- Manta to Tumbes, Peru
- Ibarra to Tumbes, Peru
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 Tumbes?
About 12 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 517 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chimbote to Tumbes?
About 517 miles (832 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 Chimbote to Tumbes?
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 Tumbes use?
In order: AN-107, PE-1NQ, PE-1N, LI-585 and LI-508. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chimbote to Tumbes?
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.