By road, Cusco and Paucartambo are about 64 miles (103 km) apart, or roughly 1 h 42 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 64 mi (103 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-113 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Cusco–Paucartambo drive in a few lines
CU-113 (43 mi) and PE-3S (10 mi) carry about 83% of the 64 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cusco and Paucartambo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–8 | 8 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 8–18 | 10 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 18–20 | 2 | Cusco |
| CU-113 | 20–63 | 43 | Cusco |
| local roads | 63–64 | 1 | Cusco |
What to see on the way from Cusco to Paucartambo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sillkinchani (mile 8), Ninamarca (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Sillkinchani (mile 8), Tipón (mile 14), Pikillaqta (mile 18), Ninamarca (mile 50)
Sillkinchani
About 7 km southeast of Cusco, on an east-facing slope between Saylla and San Jerónimo districts, Sillkinchani is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
Tipón
About 22 km southeast of Cusco near the village of Tipón, this early 15th-century Inca site spreads between 3,250 and 3,960 meters and is enclosed by a defensive wall about 6 km long.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Ninamarca
Near the village of Ninamaca, southeast of Colquepata in the Cusco Region's Paucartambo Province, Ninamarca is an archaeological site in Peru.
More drives to Paucartambo
- Abancay to Paucartambo
- Andahuaylas to Paucartambo
- Ayacucho, Peru to Paucartambo
- Nazca to Paucartambo
- Ica to Paucartambo
- Quillabamba to Paucartambo
From Cusco to other places in Peru
- Cusco to Abancay
- Cusco to Andahuaylas
- Cusco to Nazca
- Cusco to Ayacucho, Peru
- Cusco to Huancavelica
- Cusco to Pisco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cusco to Paucartambo?
About 1 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 64 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cusco to Paucartambo?
About 64 miles (103 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 Paucartambo?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cusco to Paucartambo?
In order: PE-3S and CU-113. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cusco and Paucartambo?
Closest to the road: Sillkinchani (archaeological site, mile 8, 0.2 mi from the route); Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 18, 1 mi from the route); Ninamarca (archaeological site, mile 50, 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.