Plan on about 13 h 7 min of driving for the 487-mile (783 km) trip from Huancavelica to Andahuaylillas, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba.
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 | 487 mi (783 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-26 → HV-112 → HV-113 → PE-3SM → HV-106 → PE-3S → AY-100 → PE-28B → CU-105 → CU-772 → CU-593 |
| Regions on the route | Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Huancavelica–Andahuaylillas drive in a few lines
PE-28B (222 mi) and CU-105 (66 mi) carry about 59% of the 487 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huancavelica to Andahuaylillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Huancavelica |
| PE-26 | 1–4 | 3 | Huancavelica |
| HV-112 | 4–19 | 15 | Huancavelica |
| HV-113 | 19–37 | 18 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3SM | 37–40 | 3 | Huancavelica |
| connecting roads | 40–42 | 2 | Huancavelica |
| HV-106 | 42–56 | 14 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 56–86 | 30 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 86–91 | 5 | Ayacucho |
| AY-100 | 91–112 | 21 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 112–145 | 33 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 145–337 | 192 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
| CU-105 | 337–342 | 5 | Cusco |
| CU-772 | 342–355 | 13 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 355–356 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 356–403 | 47 | Cusco |
| CU-593 | 403–435 | 32 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 435–449 | 14 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 449–450 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 450–480 | 30 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 480–485 | 5 | Cusco |
| local roads | 485–487 | 2 | Cusco |
- Mile 83 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 185 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 200 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
Places worth a stop between Huancavelica and Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Atalla (mile 12), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 454)
- Museums and history: Atalla (mile 12), Urco (mile 450), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 452), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 454), Inca complex at Písac (mile 461)
Atalla
Discovered in the 1950s by Julio Espejo Núñez, Atalla is a Formative-period archaeological site in Yauli district, Huancavelica, where cinnabar and obsidian remains have been found.
Urco
Within the Vilcanota River valley, about 4.8 km from Calca in the Sacred Valley, Urco is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
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.
Inca complex at Písac
Along a mountain ridge above the town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley, this Inca complex has agricultural terraces, residences, watchtowers and a ceremonial center, protected as a national archaeological park since 1983.
When you get to Andahuaylillas
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.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
More drives to Andahuaylillas
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
From Huancavelica to other places in Peru
- Huancavelica to Jauja
- Huancavelica to La Merced
- Huancavelica to Oxapampa
- Huancavelica to Satipo
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Huancavelica to Churin
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huancavelica to Andahuaylillas?
About 13 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 487 miles.
How far is Andahuaylillas from Huancavelica by car?
About 487 miles (783 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 Huancavelica 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; Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huancavelica to Andahuaylillas?
In order: PE-26, HV-112, HV-113, PE-3SM, HV-106, PE-3S, AY-100, PE-28B, CU-105, CU-772 and CU-593. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancavelica to Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Atalla (archaeological site, mile 12, 0.7 mi from the route); Huchuy Qosqo (archaeological site, mile 452, 1 mi from the route); Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 454, 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.