Plan on about 12 h 7 min of driving for the 434-mile (699 km) trip from Huancayo to Abancay, 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance by road | 434 mi (699 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → PE-32A → AY-106 → AP-106 → PE-30A → AP-650 |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Huancayo to Abancay is like
PE-32A (109 mi) and PE-3SD (108 mi) carry about 50% of the 434 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Huancayo to Abancay: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 1–24 | 23 | Junín, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 24–132 | 108 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 132–141 | 9 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 141–145 | 4 | Ayacucho |
| connecting roads | 145–147 | 2 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 147–198 | 51 | Ayacucho |
| PE-32A | 198–307 | 109 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 307–319 | 12 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 319–327 | 8 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 327–345 | 18 | Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 345–346 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AP-106 | 346–375 | 29 | Apurímac |
| PE-30A | 375–427 | 52 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 427–428 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 428–432 | 4 | Apurímac |
| local roads | 432–434 | 2 | Apurímac |
- Mile 18 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 138 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 334 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
What to see on the way from Huancayo to Abancay
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 254)
- Museums and history: Inka Mach'ay (mile 23), Wari (mile 165), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 165), Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho (mile 175), Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita" (mile 175), Hatun Usnu (mile 205), Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 254)
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Wari
Near the town of Quinua, 22 km northeast of Ayacucho, Wari was the capital of the Wari Empire and sits at 2,600 to 2,900 meters.
Museo de Sitio de Wari
Near the Wari archaeological complex in Ayacucho, the Museo de Sitio de Wari displays ceramics, bone remains and stone objects found during research excavations.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho
Also known as Huamanga Cathedral, this Baroque cathedral in Ayacucho was declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1972.
Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita"
In Ayacucho, the Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita" remembers the years of terrorism in Peru in the 1980s and 1990s. Families of the disappeared (ANFASEP) built it, opening it in October 2005.
Hatun Usnu
Hatun Usnu is an archaeological site atop a mountain of the same name in Chiara District, Huamanga Province, Ayacucho.
Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo
Known as the "ancient place" in Quechua, Ñawpallaqta is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho Region, on the border of the Cayara and Huancapi districts in Víctor Fajardo Province.
Once you reach Abancay
Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay
Abancay Cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin of the Rosary, is a Catholic church in Abancay, Apurímac, whose construction probably began around 1645 during the colonial era.
Lake Uspaccocha
Inside Ampay National Sanctuary, north of the city of Abancay, Lake Uspaccocha (also Uspaycocha) is an Andean lake at 3,750 meters above sea level.
Usnu Muqu
Usnu Muqu is an archaeological site near the main square of Tamburco, in Abancay Province of Peru's Apurímac Region.
More drives to Abancay
- Pisco to Abancay
- Lima to Abancay
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- Puno to Abancay
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- Puerto Maldonado to Abancay
From Huancayo to other places in Peru
- Huancayo to Tarma
- Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
- Huancayo to Oxapampa
- Huancayo to Huánuco
- Huancayo to Churin
- Huancayo to Huaral
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huancayo to Abancay?
About 12 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 434 miles.
How far is Abancay from Huancayo by car?
About 434 miles (699 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 Huancayo to Abancay 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.
What roads does the drive from Huancayo to Abancay use?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD, PE-32A, AY-106, AP-106, PE-30A and AP-650. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huancayo and Abancay?
Closest to the road: Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 23, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Sitio de Wari (museum, mile 165, 2 mi from the route); Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (archaeological site, mile 254, 0.8 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.