Plan on about 6 h 10 min of driving for the 227-mile (366 km) trip from Huancayo to Churin, 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.”
| Total distance | 227 mi (366 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SB → PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N → PA-100 → PE-18 |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Huancayo to Churin is like
PE-3N (57 mi) and PE-18 (47 mi) carry about 46% of the 227 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Junín, Pasco, Lima. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Huancayo to Churin: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 3–29 | 26 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 29–65 | 36 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 65–69 | 4 | Junín |
| local roads | 69–75 | 6 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 75–88 | 13 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 88–145 | 57 | Junín, Pasco |
| PA-100 | 145–180 | 35 | Pasco |
| PE-18 | 180–227 | 47 | Pasco, Lima |
- Mile 129 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
Stops between Huancayo and Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hatun Xauxa (mile 29), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 31), Catedral de Tarma (mile 66)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 98), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 98), Junín National Reserve (mile 132)
- Museums and history: Hatun Xauxa (mile 29), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 31), Hatunmarka (mile 37), Tunanmarca (mile 39), Catedral de Tarma (mile 66)
Hatun Xauxa
Hatun Xauxa is a Late Horizon archaeological site woven into the town of Sausa and its surroundings, covering an estimated 167 to 221 hectares.
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe is the main Catholic church of Jauja and the seat of the Santa Fe de Jauja parish, standing out as the town's principal architectural monument.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
Cachipuquio
West of San Pedro de Cajas in Tarma Province, Junín, Cachipuquio (also called Cachipozo) is a saltwater spring in Peru's central Andes, where the water collects in two salt pools.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
From Huancayo to other places in Peru
- Huancayo to Tarma
- Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
- Huancayo to Oxapampa
- Huancayo to Huánuco
- Huancayo to Huaral
- Huancayo to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huancayo to Churin?
About 6 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 227 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancayo to Churin?
About 227 miles (366 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 Churin 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 Churin use?
In order: PE-3SB, PE-3SA, JU-645, PE-3N, PA-100 and PE-18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huancayo and Churin?
Closest to the road: Hatun Xauxa (archaeological site, mile 29, 0.2 mi from the route); Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (cathedral, mile 31, 0.7 mi from the route); Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 66, 0.3 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.