Huancayo to Andahuaylillas is about 541 road miles (870 km): roughly 14 h 25 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 541 mi (870 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → AY-100 → PE-28B → CU-105 → CU-772 → CU-593 |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Huancayo to Andahuaylillas: the shape of the trip
PE-28B (222 mi) and PE-3SD (108 mi) carry about 61% of the 541 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancayo to Andahuaylillas, 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 | 132–140 | 8 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 140–145 | 5 | Ayacucho |
| AY-100 | 145–166 | 21 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 166–199 | 33 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 199–391 | 192 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
| CU-105 | 391–396 | 5 | Cusco |
| CU-772 | 396–409 | 13 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 409–410 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 410–457 | 47 | Cusco |
| CU-593 | 457–489 | 32 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 489–503 | 14 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 503–504 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 504–534 | 30 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 534–539 | 5 | Cusco |
| local roads | 539–541 | 2 | Cusco |
- Mile 18 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 138 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 249 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 255 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huancayo and Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inti Watana, Calca (mile 514)
- Museums and history: Inka Mach'ay (mile 23), Inkariy Museum (mile 503), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 506), Qhapaq Kancha (mile 511), Inti Watana, Calca (mile 514)
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Qhapaq Kancha
Qhapaq Kancha is an Inca-period archaeological site on top of a mountain of the same name in Coya District, Calca Province, Cusco Region.
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
Inti Watana, Calca
Inti Watana is an archaeological site in the Pisac District of Cusco's Calca Province, located about 9 kilometers from Písac.
Once you reach Andahuaylillas
Choquepuquio
Choquepuquio is an extensive Wari archaeological site in the Cusco valley, in Lucre District near the village of Huacarpay and the lake of the same name.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
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From Huancayo to other places in Peru
- Huancayo to Tarma
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- Huancayo to Huánuco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huancayo to Andahuaylillas?
About 14 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 541 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancayo to Andahuaylillas?
About 541 miles (870 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 Andahuaylillas 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; 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 Huancayo to Andahuaylillas use?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD, AY-100, PE-28B, CU-105, CU-772 and CU-593. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancayo to Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 23, 1 mi from the route); Huchuy Qosqo (archaeological site, mile 506, 1 mi from the route); Inti Watana, Calca (archaeological site, mile 514, 0.7 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.