The Wayro route from Huancayo to Chinchero is 537 miles (864 km), about 13 h 44 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.
- 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 537 mi (864 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → AY-100 → PE-28B → PE-28F |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Huancayo–Chinchero drive in a few lines
PE-28B (320 mi) and PE-3SD (108 mi) carry about 80% of the 537 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancayo to Chinchero, 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 | 199–519 | 320 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
| PE-28F | 519–536 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 536–537 | 1 | 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)
Stops between Huancayo and Chinchero
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 439), Pinkuylluna (mile 508), Inkapintay (mile 508)
- Museums and history: Inka Mach'ay (mile 23), Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 439), Pinkuylluna (mile 508), Inkapintay (mile 508)
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Inka Tampu, Huayopata
Inka Tampu, or Inkatampu, is an archaeological site at about 2,127 meters in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, 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.
Inkapintay
Near Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Inkapintay is an archaeological site with a rock painting; its Quechua name means "Inka painting."
Arriving in Chinchero
Lake Piuray
Lake Piuray (Laguna Piuray) lies in the Chinchero district of Cusco, in the Vilcanota range. Its deep blue water is fed by several streams, including the Pongobamba and Huila Huila.
Machu Colca
A few minutes outside Chinchero, Machu Colca (Machu Qollqa) is an archaeological site in Huayllabamba District, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region.
More drives to Chinchero
- Písac to Chinchero
- Abancay to Chinchero
- Andahuaylas to Chinchero
- Ayacucho, Peru to Chinchero
- Nazca to Chinchero
- Ica to Chinchero
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 Chinchero?
About 13 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 537 miles.
How far is Chinchero from Huancayo by car?
About 537 miles (864 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 Chinchero 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 Chinchero use?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD, AY-100, PE-28B and PE-28F. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancayo to Chinchero?
Closest to the road: Inka Tampu, Huayopata (archaeological site, mile 439, 0.1 mi from the route); Pinkuylluna (archaeological site, mile 508, 0.4 mi from the route); Inkapintay (archaeological site, mile 508, 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.