The Wayro route from Chincha Alta to Jauja is 241 miles (388 km), about 7 h 19 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 by road | 241 mi (388 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-22A → LM-120 → LM-831 → LM-828 → JU-784 → JU-776 → PE-3S |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Chincha Alta to Jauja is like
PE-22A (85 mi) and PE-1S (66 mi) carry about 63% of the 241 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Ica, Lima, Junín. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chincha Alta to Jauja
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 1–67 | 66 | Ica, Lima |
| PE-22A | 67–152 | 85 | Lima |
| LM-120 | 152–164 | 12 | Lima |
| LM-831 | 164–168 | 4 | Lima |
| LM-120 | 168–177 | 9 | Lima |
| LM-828 | 177–186 | 9 | Lima |
| JU-784 | 186–190 | 4 | Junín |
| JU-776 | 190–214 | 24 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 214–217 | 3 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 217–239 | 22 | Junín |
| local roads | 239–241 | 2 | Junín |
- Mile 12 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 186 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
Places worth a stop between Chincha Alta and Jauja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaca Malena (mile 58), Pirca Pirca, Lima (mile 163), Quri Winchus (mile 209)
- Nature and outdoors: Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (mile 193)
- Museums and history: Cerro de Oro (mile 36), Huaca Malena (mile 58), Pirca Pirca, Lima (mile 163), Quri Winchus (mile 209), Hatunmarka (mile 230)
Cerro de Oro
Spread over roughly 150 hectares on a hill beside the Pacific, Cerro de Oro is a monumental archaeological zone in the Cañete Valley, surrounded by farm plots in San Luis de Cañete district.
Huaca Malena
In Asia district of Cañete Province, Lima region, Huaca Malena is an archaeological site that has its own on-site museum for visitors.
Pirca Pirca, Lima
Pirca Pirca is an archaeological site in Peru's Lima Region, in the Tanta District of Yauyos Province.
Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
Spanning Yauyos Province in the Lima Region and Jauja Province in Junín, the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve protects Yungas and Central Andean wet puna landscapes.
Quri Winchus
Remains of circular Wanka-period buildings make up Quri Winchus, an archaeological site in Canchayllo District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Arriving in Jauja
Lake Paca
Lake Paca lies 4 kilometers north of Jauja, a town that once served as Peru's first capital.
Lake Tragadero
Lake Tragadero lies in Peru's Junín Region, in an area with dry winters and warm summers.
Hatun Xauxa
Hatun Xauxa is a Late Horizon archaeological site woven into the town of Sausa and its surroundings, covering an estimated 167 to 221 hectares.
More drives to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Lima to Jauja
- Huánuco to Jauja
- Huaral to Jauja
- Barranca to Jauja
- Pucallpa to Jauja
From Chincha Alta to other places in Peru
- Chincha Alta to Huaral
- Chincha Alta to Barranca
- Chincha Alta to Churin
- 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 Jauja?
About 7 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 241 miles.
How far is Jauja from Chincha Alta by car?
About 241 miles (388 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 Chincha Alta to Jauja drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chincha Alta to Jauja?
In order: PE-1S, PE-22A, LM-120, LM-831, LM-828, JU-784, JU-776 and PE-3S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chincha Alta and Jauja?
Closest to the road: Huaca Malena (archaeological site, mile 58, 0.7 mi from the route); Pirca Pirca, Lima (archaeological site, mile 163, 0.1 mi from the route); Quri Winchus (archaeological site, mile 209, 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.