The Wayro route from Huancayo to Mollepata is 506 miles (814 km), about 14 h 37 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 506 mi (814 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → PE-32A → AY-106 → AP-106 → PE-30A → AP-650 → CU-109 |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huancayo to Mollepata drive plays out
PE-3S (147 mi) and PE-32A (109 mi) carry about 51% of the 506 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancayo to Mollepata, 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 | 147–198 | 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 |
| connecting roads | 432–436 | 4 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 436–500 | 64 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| CU-109 | 500–506 | 6 | Cusco |
- 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)
- Mile 490 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from Huancayo to Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Qunchupata, Ayacucho (mile 174), Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 254), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 432), Usnu Muqu (mile 436), Sayhuite (mile 460)
- Museums and history: Inka Mach'ay (mile 23), Wari (mile 165), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 165), Qunchupata, Ayacucho (mile 174), Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita" (mile 175), Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 254), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 432), Usnu Muqu (mile 436), Sayhuite (mile 460)
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.
Qunchupata, Ayacucho
Qunchupata is an archaeological zone in Peru's Ayacucho region, in the Ayacucho District of Huamanga Province.
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.
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.
Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac
The Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac is housed in the Casa Hacienda Illanya, a building in Abancay, Peru.
Usnu Muqu
Usnu Muqu is an archaeological site near the main square of Tamburco, in Abancay Province of Peru's Apurímac Region.
Sayhuite
About 47 kilometers east of Abancay in Peru's Apurímac region, Sayhuite is an archaeological site considered a center of Inca religious worship focused on water.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huancayo to Mollepata?
About 14 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 506 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancayo to Mollepata?
About 506 miles (814 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 Mollepata 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.
Which highways go from Huancayo to Mollepata?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD, PE-32A, AY-106, AP-106, PE-30A, AP-650 and CU-109. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huancayo and Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 432, 0.2 mi from the route); Usnu Muqu (archaeological site, mile 436, 0.1 mi from the route); Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 460, 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.