By road, Cusco and Andahuaylas are about 217 miles (349 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 17 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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 | 217 mi (349 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-606 → AP-650 → PE-30A → AP-107 → PE-30B |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Cusco to Andahuaylas
PE-3S (93 mi) and AP-107 (37 mi) carry about 60% of the 217 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cusco, Apurímac. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cusco and Andahuaylas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 2–28 | 26 | Cusco |
| local roads | 28–34 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 34–52 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 52–61 | 9 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 61–128 | 67 | Cusco, Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 128–132 | 4 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 132–136 | 4 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 136–137 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-30A | 137–167 | 30 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 167–168 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AP-107 | 168–205 | 37 | Apurímac |
| PE-30B | 205–217 | 12 | Apurímac |
- Mile 75 of this route: Cusco → Apurímac (region line)
Stops between Cusco and Andahuaylas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Killarumiyuq (mile 29), Sayhuite (mile 104), Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 128), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 132)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 128)
- Museums and history: Tampukancha (mile 25), Killarumiyuq (mile 29), Tarahuasi (mile 61), Sayhuite (mile 104), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 132)
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.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Sayhuite
About 47 kilometers east of Abancay in Peru's Apurímac region, Sayhuite is an archaeological site considered a center of Inca religious worship focused on water.
Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa
Perched on a hill about 9 km from Abancay, Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (Mirador de Taraccasa) has play areas, an artificial lagoon, a zoo, a cross and views over the city.
Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac
The Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac is housed in the Casa Hacienda Illanya, a building in Abancay, Peru.
Once you reach Andahuaylas
Llamachayuq
Llamachayuq, Quechua for "with a little llama," is an archaeological complex with petroglyphs in San Jerónimo District, Andahuaylas Province, Apurímac Region.
Museo Municipal de Andahuaylas
The Museo Municipal de Andahuaylas is an archaeological museum in the city of Andahuaylas, in Peru's Apurímac Region.
More drives to Andahuaylas
- Huancayo to Andahuaylas
- Ica to Andahuaylas
- Pisco to Andahuaylas
- Huánuco to Andahuaylas
- Lima to Andahuaylas
- Puno to Andahuaylas
From Cusco to other places in Peru
- Cusco to Abancay
- Cusco to Nazca
- Cusco to Ayacucho, Peru
- Cusco to Huancavelica
- Cusco to Pisco
- Cusco to Paucartambo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cusco to Andahuaylas?
About 7 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cusco to Andahuaylas?
About 217 miles (349 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 Cusco to Andahuaylas?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cusco to Andahuaylas use?
In order: PE-3S, CU-606, AP-650, PE-30A, AP-107 and PE-30B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cusco and Andahuaylas?
Closest to the road: Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 104, 0.3 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (park, mile 128, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 132, 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.