The Wayro route from Huancayo to Andahuaylas is 314 miles (505 km), about 9 h 28 min of driving without 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 314 mi (505 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Huancayo to Andahuaylas: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (198 mi) and PE-3SD (108 mi) carry about 97% of the 314 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancayo to Andahuaylas, road by road
| 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 | 147–313 | 166 | Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| local roads | 313–314 | 1 | Apurímac |
- Mile 18 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 138 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 249 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Andahuaylas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tinyaq (mile 153), Marayniyoq (mile 158)
- Museums and history: Inka Mach'ay (mile 23), Azángaro (mile 147), Tinyaq (mile 153), Marayniyoq (mile 158), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 165), Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (mile 173), Zona Monumental de Carmen Alto (mile 177)
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Azángaro
Near Huari in the Huanta valley of Ayacucho, Azángaro is a Wari administrative center of about 8 square kilometers, with 340 similar buildings lining a central passage.
Tinyaq
Also known as Quri Willka, Tinyaq is an Inca-period archaeological site on a mountain of the same name in the Iguain District of Huanta Province, Ayacucho.
Marayniyoq
Marayniyoq, also written Marayniyoc, is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho region on a plain called Vega Pampa, southeast of Huanta and southwest of Huamanguilla.
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.
Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue
Located on the 5th block of Jirón Independencia in Ayacucho, Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue is a museum of archaeology and anthropology.
Zona Monumental de Carmen Alto
Carmen Alto's monumental zone is the historic core of Carmen Alto district in Huamanga province, Ayacucho, recognized as part of Peru's national cultural heritage since December 1989.
In Andahuaylas itself
Llamachayuq
Llamachayuq, Quechua for "with a little llama," is an archaeological complex with petroglyphs in San Jerónimo District, Andahuaylas Province, Apurímac Region.
Museo Municipal de Andahuaylas
The Museo Municipal de Andahuaylas is an archaeological museum in the city of Andahuaylas, in Peru's Apurímac Region.
More drives to Andahuaylas
- Ica to Andahuaylas
- Pisco to Andahuaylas
- Huánuco to Andahuaylas
- Lima to Andahuaylas
- Cusco to Andahuaylas
- Puno to Andahuaylas
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 does it take to drive from Huancayo to Andahuaylas?
About 9 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 314 miles.
How far is Andahuaylas from Huancayo by car?
About 314 miles (505 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 Huancayo to Andahuaylas?
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 Huancayo to Andahuaylas?
In order: PE-3S and PE-3SD. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huancayo and Andahuaylas?
Closest to the road: Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 23, 1 mi from the route); Tinyaq (archaeological site, mile 153, 0.9 mi from the route); Marayniyoq (archaeological site, mile 158, 0.4 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.