By road, Chucuito and Kiteni are about 428 miles (688 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 5 min of driving.
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 | 428 mi (688 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-28B → CU-105 → CU-593 → CU-772 |
| Regions on the route | Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Chucuito–Kiteni drive in a few lines
PE-3S (232 mi) and PE-28B (83 mi) carry about 74% of the 428 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, Cusco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chucuito to Kiteni
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-3S | 0–232 | 232 | Puno, Cusco |
| PE-28B | 232–262 | 30 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 262–263 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 263–277 | 14 | Cusco |
| CU-593 | 277–309 | 32 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 309–356 | 47 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 356–357 | 1 | Cusco |
| local roads | 357–363 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-772 | 363–371 | 8 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 371–375 | 4 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 375–428 | 53 | Cusco |
- Mile 142 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from Chucuito to Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 12), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 12), Pucará (mile 77), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 97), Raqch'i (mile 177), Choquepuquio (mile 232)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 12), Carlos Dreyer Museum (mile 12), Pucará (mile 77), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 97), Raqch'i (mile 177), Choquepuquio (mile 232), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 260), Inkariy Museum (mile 262)
Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno
On Puno's Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo was built between 1669 and 1757, with a mestizo Baroque stone facade blending Andean and European art.
Carlos Dreyer Museum
Puno's Carlos Dreyer Museum (Museo Carlos Dreyer) holds about 1,800 pieces and relics spanning the pre-Inca, Inca, colonial and republican eras, in a building declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1980.
Pucará
Above the highland town of Pucará, this pre-Inca complex of the Pucará culture centers on Kalasaya, a pyramid of stone monoliths with carved human heads jutting from its walls. The Museo Lítico Pucará stands on the main plaza.
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Facing Ayaviri's main square, the Templo de San Francisco de Asís is an Andean Baroque church more than three centuries old. Look for its columned facade and 18th-century religious paintings by Isidoro Francisco de Moncada.
Raqch'i
Raqch'i, in the Vilcanota valley of Cusco's Canchis province, preserves the Inca temple of Wiracocha, about 92 meters long, along with ceremonial spaces and 156 qolqas, or storehouses, built partly of volcanic stone.
Choquepuquio
Choquepuquio is an extensive Wari archaeological site in the Cusco valley, in Lucre District near the village of Huacarpay and the lake of the same name.
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.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
More drives to Kiteni
From Chucuito to other places in Peru
- Chucuito to Lampa
- Chucuito to Andahuaylillas
- Chucuito to Yucay
- Chucuito to Cachora
- Chucuito to Quime, Bolivia
- Chucuito to Atocha, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chucuito to Kiteni?
About 12 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chucuito to Kiteni?
About 428 miles (688 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 Chucuito to Kiteni 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 Chucuito to Kiteni use?
In order: PE-3S, PE-28B, CU-105, CU-593 and CU-772. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chucuito to Kiteni?
Closest to the road: Carlos Dreyer Museum (museum, mile 12, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (cathedral, mile 12, 0.4 mi from the route); Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 177, 0.4 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.