Plan on about 2 h 12 min of driving for the 71-mile (115 km) trip from Chinchero to Mollepata, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 71 mi (115 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28F → PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-109 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Chinchero to Mollepata: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (21 mi) and CU-606 (17 mi) carry about 54% of the 71 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chinchero to Mollepata, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 1–11 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 11–29 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 29–35 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 35–52 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 52–62 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 62–65 | 3 | Cusco |
| CU-109 | 65–71 | 6 | Cusco |
Places worth a stop between Chinchero and Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Killarumiyuq (mile 30)
- Museums and history: Templo de la Sagrada Familia, Cusco (mile 11), Tampukancha (mile 25), Killarumiyuq (mile 30)
Templo de la Sagrada Familia, Cusco
Also known as the Templo de Jesús, María y José, the Templo de la Sagrada Familia is a Renaissance church in the city of Cusco, Peru.
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
Tampukancha
Tampukancha is an Inca religious center in the Zurite District of Anta Province, about 30 miles from Cusco.
Killarumiyuq
Killarumiyuq is an archaeological park in Ancahuasi District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Mollepata
- Andahuaylas to Mollepata
- Ayacucho, Peru to Mollepata
- Pisco to Mollepata
- Huancayo to Mollepata
- Jauja to Mollepata
- Maras to Mollepata
From Chinchero to other places in Peru
- Chinchero to Cachora
- Chinchero to Huacachina
- Chinchero to Paracas
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Chinchero to Lampa
- Chinchero to Chucuito
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chinchero to Mollepata?
About 2 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 71 miles.
How far is Mollepata from Chinchero by car?
About 71 miles (115 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 Chinchero to Mollepata drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chinchero to Mollepata?
In order: PE-28F, PE-3S, CU-606 and CU-109. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chinchero to Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Templo de la Sagrada Familia, Cusco (church, mile 11, 7 mi from the route); Tampukancha (archaeological site, mile 25, 1 mi from the route); Killarumiyuq (archaeological site, mile 30, 0.7 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.