Plan on about 8 h 33 min of driving for the 314-mile (506 km) trip from Huancavelica to Churin, before any 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.”
| Distance | 314 mi (506 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-26 → PE-3S → PE-3SB → PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N → PA-100 → PE-18 |
| Regions on the route | Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huancavelica to Churin drive plays out
PE-3N (57 mi) and PE-18 (46 mi) carry about 33% of the 314 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco, Lima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancavelica to Churin, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Huancavelica |
| PE-26 | 1–46 | 45 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 46–80 | 34 | Huancavelica, Junín |
| connecting roads | 80–83 | 3 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 83–116 | 33 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 116–152 | 36 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 152–157 | 5 | Junín |
| local roads | 157–162 | 5 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 162–175 | 13 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 175–232 | 57 | Junín, Pasco |
| PA-100 | 232–268 | 36 | Pasco |
| PE-18 | 268–314 | 46 | Pasco, Lima |
- Mile 70 of this route: Huancavelica → Junín (region line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 278 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
Places worth a stop between Huancavelica and Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Iskuqucha (mile 46), Catedral de Tarma (mile 153)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 185), Junín National Reserve (mile 219)
- Museums and history: Uchkus Inkañan (mile 12), Ranrapata (mile 33), Iskuqucha (mile 46), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 85), Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo (mile 90), Catedral de Tarma (mile 153)
Uchkus Inkañan
Uchkus Inkañan is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, located in Yauli District of Huancavelica Province.
Ranrapata
Ranrapata, Quechua for "stony slope uphill," is a pre-Inca archaeological complex in Acoria district, Huancavelica, with evidence dating from the Early Intermediate Period to the Late Horizon.
Iskuqucha
Iskuqucha is an archaeological site in Peru's Junín Region, in the La Oroya District of Yauli Province.
Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka
In Huancán district of Huancayo Province, Junín, Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka is a Peruvian archaeology museum.
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo
On the west side of Constitution Square, Huancayo Cathedral is a neoclassical church that preserves paintings from the Cusco School inside.
Torre Torre
About 1,500 m from Huancayo, Torre Torre is a group of clay earth towers, or hoodoos, carved by rain erosion, some rising more than 30 m high.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
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 Aguaytía
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huancavelica to Churin?
About 8 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 314 miles.
How far is Churin from Huancavelica by car?
About 314 miles (506 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 Huancavelica to Churin drive?
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.
Which highways go from Huancavelica to Churin?
In order: PE-26, PE-3S, PE-3SB, PE-3SA, JU-645, PE-3N, PA-100 and PE-18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancavelica to Churin?
Closest to the road: Iskuqucha (archaeological site, mile 46, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo (cathedral, mile 90, 2 mi from the route); Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 153, 0.3 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.