By road, Huancayo and Oxapampa are about 159 miles (256 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 26 min of driving.
- 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Total distance | 159 mi (256 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SB → PE-3SA → PE-22B → PE-5N → PE-5NA |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Huancayo to Oxapampa is like
PE-22B (54 mi) and PE-3SA (36 mi) carry about 57% of the 159 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Junín, Pasco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huancayo to Oxapampa
| 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 | 65–66 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 66–120 | 54 | Junín |
| PE-5N | 120–131 | 11 | Junín |
| PE-5NA | 131–158 | 27 | Junín, Pasco |
| local roads | 158–159 | 1 | Pasco |
- Mile 137 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Oxapampa
- 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: Chiri Yaku (mile 106), Catarata El Tirol (mile 106)
- 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.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
More drives to Oxapampa
- Jauja to Oxapampa
- Huaral to Oxapampa
- Lima to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Tarapoto to Oxapampa
From Huancayo to other places in Peru
- Huancayo to Tarma
- Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
- Huancayo to Huánuco
- Huancayo to Churin
- Huancayo to Huaral
- Huancayo to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huancayo to Oxapampa?
About 4 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 159 miles.
How far is Oxapampa from Huancayo by car?
About 159 miles (256 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 Oxapampa?
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 Oxapampa use?
In order: PE-3SB, PE-3SA, PE-22B, PE-5N and PE-5NA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancayo to Oxapampa?
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.