Chincha Alta to Churin is about 245 road miles (394 km): roughly 5 h 50 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 245 mi (394 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-1N → PE-20C → LM-667 → PE-18 |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Chincha Alta to Churin
PE-1S (126 mi) and PE-18 (62 mi) carry about 77% of the 245 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chincha Alta to Churin
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 1–127 | 126 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 127–164 | 37 | Lima Province, Lima |
| connecting roads | 164–165 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-20C | 165–171 | 6 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 171–172 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-667 | 172–183 | 11 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 183–245 | 62 | Lima |
- Mile 12 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
Places worth a stop between Chincha Alta and Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 116), Catacombs of Lima (mile 125), Pampa de Cueva (mile 130)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pampilla (mile 114), Medicinal Botanical Garden of Lima (mile 125), Lachay National Reserve (mile 185)
- Museums and history: Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 116), Huaca Melgarejo (mile 119), Huaca Bellavista (mile 121), Catacombs of Lima (mile 125), Pampa de Cueva (mile 130), Huaca Santa Rosa (mile 130)
La Pampilla
Part of the Costa Verde beach circuit in Miraflores, Lima, La Pampilla is a beach that locals have used for surfing and swimming since the early 1970s.
Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World
In Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, the Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World combines Peruvian archaeology with a collection of weapons.
Huaca Melgarejo
Huaca Melgarejo is an archaeological site in the La Molina district of Lima, Peru's capital.
Huaca Bellavista
On the left bank of the Rímac River, Huaca Bellavista is an archaeological zone in Lima's Santa Anita district.
Medicinal Botanical Garden of Lima
Next to the Ministry of Health headquarters in Jesús María District, the Medicinal Botanical Garden of Lima grows medicinal plants.
Catacombs of Lima
Beneath the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco in Lima's historic center, the catacombs are underground ossuaries that now function as a museum.
Pampa de Cueva
Pampa de Cueva is a U-shaped ceremonial complex oriented east toward the rising sun, likely built for religious purposes.
Huaca Santa Rosa
Huaca Santa Rosa is an archaeological site in the San Martín de Porres district of Lima, Peru's capital.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
From Chincha Alta to other places in Peru
- Chincha Alta to Huaral
- Chincha Alta to Jauja
- Chincha Alta to Barranca
- Chincha Alta to Tarma
- Chincha Alta to Cerro de Pasco
- Chincha Alta to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chincha Alta to Churin?
About 5 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 245 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chincha Alta to Churin?
About 245 miles (394 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 Chincha Alta to Churin?
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 Chincha Alta to Churin use?
In order: PE-1S, PE-1N, PE-20C, LM-667 and PE-18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chincha Alta to Churin?
Closest to the road: Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (museum, mile 116, 1 mi from the route); Catacombs of Lima (museum, mile 125, 0.2 mi from the route); Pampa de Cueva (archaeological site, mile 130, 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.