The Wayro route from Huacachina to Andahuaylillas is 528 miles (850 km), about 14 h 15 min of driving without stops.
- 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 528 mi (850 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-30A → AP-650 → PE-3S → CU-606 |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Huacachina to Andahuaylillas: the shape of the trip
PE-30A (277 mi) and PE-3S (110 mi) carry about 73% of the 528 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huacachina to Andahuaylillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 2–52 | 50 | Ica |
| local roads | 52–56 | 4 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 56–90 | 34 | Ica |
| PE-30A | 90–367 | 277 | Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 367–368 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 368–372 | 4 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 372–375 | 3 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 375–442 | 67 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| local roads | 442–452 | 10 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 452–470 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 470–475 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 475–501 | 26 | Cusco |
| local roads | 501–511 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 511–528 | 17 | Cusco |
- Mile 113 of this route: Ica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 257 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
- Mile 429 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huacachina and Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Maria Reiche (mile 72), Nazca lines (mile 73), Museo Arqueológico Antonini (mile 91), Usnu Muqu (mile 375), Coricancha (mile 503), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco (mile 503)
- Nature and outdoors: Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve (mile 147)
- Museums and history: Pernil Alto (mile 56), Museo Maria Reiche (mile 72), Museo Arqueológico Antonini (mile 91), Usnu Muqu (mile 375), Tarahuasi (mile 442), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco (mile 503)
Pernil Alto
At Pernil Alto, in the Río Grande District of Palpa province, archaeologists have traced how the site's inhabitants took up agriculture between about 3800 and 3000 BCE.
Museo Maria Reiche
Opened in 1994, Museo Maria Reiche (Casa Museo Maria Reiche) is a house museum at kilometer 421.3 of the Pan-American Highway South in El Ingenio district, about 27.5 km from Nasca and 21.3 km from Palpa.
Nazca lines
Scratched into the Nazca Desert of southern Peru between 500 BC and 500 AD, the Nazca lines are geoglyphs made by removing surface pebbles to expose different-colored ground.
Museo Arqueológico Antonini
On Avenida de la Cultura in Nazca, the Museo Arqueológico Antonini holds many of the finds recovered by the Italian archaeological mission Proyecto Nasca (1982–2011).
Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve
Set in the Lucanas Province of Ayacucho, Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve exists mainly to protect the habitat of the vicuña.
Usnu Muqu
Usnu Muqu is an archaeological site near the main square of Tamburco, in Abancay Province of Peru's Apurímac Region.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Coricancha
Once the chief temple of the Inca Empire, the Coricancha stands in Cusco, the former imperial capital, and was described by early Spanish colonists.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco
Inside the Palacio del Cabildo on Plaza Regocijo, Cusco's Museo de Arte Contemporáneo hosts temporary shows by Peruvian and international artists alongside a permanent collection of Cusco and Peruvian artists.
When you get to Andahuaylillas
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Quyllur Urmana
Quyllur Urmana is a lake in Urcos District, Cusco Region, lying between the towns of Huaro and Urcos at the foot of Wiraqucha mountain.
More drives to Andahuaylillas
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
From Huacachina to other places in Peru
- Huacachina to La Merced
- Huacachina to Puerto Ocopa
- Huacachina to Huanchaco
- Huacachina to Cachora
- Huacachina to Yucay
- Huacachina to Kiteni
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huacachina to Andahuaylillas?
About 14 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 528 miles.
How far is Andahuaylillas from Huacachina by car?
About 528 miles (850 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 Huacachina to Andahuaylillas?
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 Huacachina to Andahuaylillas use?
In order: PE-1S, PE-30A, AP-650, PE-3S and CU-606. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huacachina and Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Museo Maria Reiche (museum, mile 72, 0.1 mi from the route); Usnu Muqu (archaeological site, mile 375, 0.2 mi from the route); Coricancha (sun temple, mile 503, 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.