By road, Huancavelica and Jauja are about 117 miles (189 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 8 min of driving.
- 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 117 mi (189 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-26 → PE-3S → PE-3SB |
| Regions on the route | Huancavelica, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Huancavelica to Jauja is like
PE-26 (45 mi) and PE-3S (34 mi) carry about 68% of the 117 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Huancavelica, Junín. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancavelica to Jauja, 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 |
| local roads | 116–117 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 70 of this route: Huancavelica → Junín (region line)
What to see on the way from Huancavelica to Jauja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Iskuqucha (mile 46), Inka Mach'ay (mile 65), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 90)
- Museums and history: Uchkus Inkañan (mile 12), Ranrapata (mile 33), Iskuqucha (mile 46), Inka Mach'ay (mile 65), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 85), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 90), Monumental Zone of Huancayo (mile 90)
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.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja 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.
Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca
Run privately, the Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca is an archaeology museum in Pilcomayo District, near the city of Huancayo.
Monumental Zone of Huancayo
Huancayo's historic center, the Zona Monumental, was declared a Historic Monument of Peru in 1989 and is bounded by Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Pachitea and Angaraes streets.
Once you reach Jauja
Lake Paca
Lake Paca lies 4 kilometers north of Jauja, a town that once served as Peru's first capital.
Lake Tragadero
Lake Tragadero lies in Peru's Junín Region, in an area with dry winters and warm summers.
Hatun Xauxa
Hatun Xauxa is a Late Horizon archaeological site woven into the town of Sausa and its surroundings, covering an estimated 167 to 221 hectares.
More drives to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Lima to Jauja
- Huánuco to Jauja
- Huaral to Jauja
- Barranca to Jauja
- Pucallpa to Jauja
From Huancavelica to other places in Peru
- Huancavelica to La Merced
- Huancavelica to Oxapampa
- Huancavelica to Satipo
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Huancavelica to Churin
- Huancavelica to Aguaytía
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huancavelica to Jauja?
About 3 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 117 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancavelica to Jauja?
About 117 miles (189 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 Jauja?
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 Huancavelica to Jauja use?
In order: PE-26, PE-3S and PE-3SB. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huancavelica and Jauja?
Closest to the road: Iskuqucha (archaeological site, mile 46, 0.2 mi from the route); Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 65, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, mile 90, 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.