The Wayro route from Huancayo to Ollantaytambo is 506 miles (815 km), about 12 h 49 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 506 mi (815 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → AY-100 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Huancayo to Ollantaytambo
PE-28B (307 mi) and PE-3SD (108 mi) carry about 82% of the 506 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huancayo to Ollantaytambo
| 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 | 199–506 | 307 | Ayacucho, 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)
Places worth a stop between Huancayo and Ollantaytambo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 439), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 446)
- Museums and history: Inka Mach'ay (mile 23), Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 439), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 446)
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.
Huamanmarca, La Convención
On the right bank of the Luq'umayu in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, Huamanmarca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region.
When you get to Ollantaytambo
Templo del Sol
Templo del Sol sits in Ollantaytambo District, about 80 km northeast of Cusco and 40 km from Machu Picchu, at roughly 2,792 meters above sea level.
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.
Pumamarka, Urubamba
Pumamarka is an archaeological site in the Ollantaytambo District of Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, set where the Patakancha River meets its tributary, the Yuraqmayu.
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- Huancavelica to Ollantaytambo
- Ica to Ollantaytambo
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 Ollantaytambo?
About 12 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 506 miles.
How far is Ollantaytambo from Huancayo by car?
About 506 miles (815 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 Ollantaytambo?
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.
Which highways go from Huancayo to Ollantaytambo?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD, AY-100 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huancayo and Ollantaytambo?
Closest to the road: Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 23, 1 mi from the route); Inka Tampu, Huayopata (archaeological site, mile 439, 0.1 mi from the route); Huamanmarca, La Convención (archaeological site, mile 446, 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.