By road, Huancavelica and Yucay are about 466 miles (750 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 59 min of driving.
- 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 466 mi (750 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-26 → HV-112 → HV-113 → PE-3SM → HV-106 → PE-3S → AY-100 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Huancavelica to Yucay
PE-28B (321 mi) and PE-3S (30 mi) carry about 75% of the 466 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancavelica to Yucay, road by road
| 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 | 145–466 | 321 | Ayacucho, 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)
Stops between Huancavelica and Yucay
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Atalla (mile 12), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 391), Pinkuylluna (mile 453)
- Museums and history: Atalla (mile 12), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 391), Pinkuylluna (mile 453), Ñaupa Iglesia (mile 456)
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.
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.
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.
Ñaupa Iglesia
Near Ollantaytambo, Ñaupa Iglesia is an Inca archaeological site regarded as a huaca and astronomical observatory, where imperial stonework blends with natural rock formations.
Once you reach Yucay
Machu Colca
A few minutes outside Chinchero, Machu Colca (Machu Qollqa) is an archaeological site in Huayllabamba District, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region.
Chupani
Chupani is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the Urubamba district north of Cusco, declared national cultural heritage in 2011 and covering about 23 hectares.
Ayawayq'u
Ayawayq'u, also known as Yukay or Kapillayuq, is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Yucay District of Urubamba Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Yucay
- Andahuaylas to Yucay
- Ayacucho, Peru to Yucay
- Nazca to Yucay
- Huacachina to Yucay
- Huancayo to Yucay
- Paucartambo to Yucay
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 is the drive from Huancavelica to Yucay?
About 11 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 466 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancavelica to Yucay?
About 466 miles (750 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 Yucay?
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.
What roads does the drive from Huancavelica to Yucay use?
In order: PE-26, HV-112, HV-113, PE-3SM, HV-106, PE-3S, AY-100 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancavelica to Yucay?
Closest to the road: Atalla (archaeological site, mile 12, 0.7 mi from the route); Huamanmarca, La Convención (archaeological site, mile 391, 0.2 mi from the route); Pinkuylluna (archaeological site, mile 453, 0.6 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.