By road, Cusco and Quillabamba are about 126 miles (203 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 27 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 126 mi (203 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-110 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Cusco–Quillabamba drive in a few lines
PE-28B (92 mi) and CU-110 (18 mi) carry about 87% of the 126 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Cusco to Quillabamba: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 2–16 | 14 | Cusco |
| CU-110 | 16–34 | 18 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 34–126 | 92 | Cusco |
Where to stop on the way to Quillabamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Wat'a, Cusco (mile 24), Pinkuylluna (mile 38), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 99)
- Museums and history: Wat'a, Cusco (mile 24), Moray (mile 29), Sitio arqueológico de Raqaypata (mile 31), Pinkuylluna (mile 38), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 99)
Wat'a, Cusco
Wat'a is an archaeological zone in Peru's Cusco Region, located in Anta Province's Huarocondo District, north of the town of Huarocondo.
Moray
About 50 km northwest of Cusco and just west of Maras, Moray sits on a plateau at roughly 3,500 meters. Its Inca ruins are mainly terraced circular depressions, the largest about 30 meters deep.
Sitio arqueológico de Raqaypata
Raqaypata is an archaeological site at the top of the Perolniyoc waterfall, at about 3,560 meters above sea level.
Pinkuylluna
Northeast of Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Pinkuylluna is an archaeological site on a mountain of the same name, between the Patakancha and Willkanuta rivers.
Huamanmarca, La Convención
On the right bank of the Luq'umayu in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, Huamanmarca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region.
More drives to Quillabamba
- Andahuaylas to Quillabamba
- Abancay to Quillabamba
- Jauja to Quillabamba
- Tarma to Quillabamba
- Ica to Quillabamba
- Pisco to Quillabamba
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 Quillabamba?
About 4 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 126 miles.
How far is Quillabamba from Cusco by car?
About 126 miles (203 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 Cusco to Quillabamba drive?
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 Quillabamba?
In order: PE-3S, CU-110 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cusco and Quillabamba?
Closest to the road: Wat'a, Cusco (archaeological site, mile 24, 0.8 mi from the route); Pinkuylluna (archaeological site, mile 38, 0.2 mi from the route); Huamanmarca, La Convención (archaeological site, mile 99, 0.1 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.