Plan on about 7 h 54 min of driving for the 239-mile (384 km) trip from Huancayo to Paracas, 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance by road | 239 mi (384 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SB → JU-110 → HV-110 → JU-792 → HV-942 → HV-132 → LM-936 → PE-24 → PE-1S → PE-28 |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Lima, Huancavelica, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Huancayo to Paracas drive plays out
PE-1S (51 mi) and HV-110 (33 mi) carry about 35% of the 239 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Lima, Huancavelica, Ica. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huancayo to Paracas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 3–8 | 5 | Junín |
| JU-110 | 8–29 | 21 | Junín |
| HV-110 | 29–62 | 33 | Junín |
| local roads | 62–66 | 4 | Junín |
| JU-792 | 66–73 | 7 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 73–77 | 4 | Junín, Lima |
| HV-942 | 77–89 | 12 | Lima, Huancavelica |
| HV-132 | 89–96 | 7 | Huancavelica, Lima |
| LM-936 | 96–129 | 33 | Lima |
| PE-24 | 129–159 | 30 | Lima |
| local roads | 159–176 | 17 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 176–178 | 2 | Lima |
| PE-1S | 178–229 | 51 | Lima, Ica |
| connecting roads | 229–231 | 2 | Ica |
| PE-28 | 231–237 | 6 | Ica |
| local roads | 237–239 | 2 | Ica |
- Mile 76 of this route: Junín → Lima (region line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Lima → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 94 of this route: Huancavelica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 193 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
What to see on the way from Huancayo to Paracas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Incahuasi, Lima (mile 158), Sitio arqueológico Socsi (mile 160), La Centinela (mile 203)
- Museums and history: Incahuasi, Lima (mile 158), Sitio arqueológico Socsi (mile 160), La Centinela (mile 203)
Incahuasi, Lima
Incahuasi (also spelled Incawasi) is an archaeological site in Lunahuaná District, in the Cañete Province of the Lima Region.
Sitio arqueológico Socsi
The Socsi archaeological site (Sitio Arqueológico Socsi) lies in the annex of the same name, in Lunahuaná District of Cañete Province, in the middle Cañete River valley.
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
Once you reach Paracas
Paracas Candelabra
Carved into the northern face of the Paracas Peninsula on Pisco Bay, the Paracas Candelabra is a prehistoric geoglyph; nearby pottery dates to about 200 BCE.
Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello
Inside the Paracas National Reserve, the Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello opened in 1964 and is named for the archaeologist who studied the Paracas culture.
More drives to Paracas
- Lima to Paracas
- Huaral to Paracas
- Huancavelica to Paracas
- Jauja to Paracas
- Barranca to Paracas
- Churin to Paracas
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
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huancayo to Paracas?
About 7 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancayo to Paracas?
About 239 miles (384 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 Paracas 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 Paracas?
In order: PE-3SB, JU-110, HV-110, JU-792, HV-942, HV-132, LM-936, PE-24, PE-1S and PE-28. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancayo to Paracas?
Closest to the road: Incahuasi, Lima (archaeological site, mile 158, 0.2 mi from the route); Sitio arqueológico Socsi (archaeological site, mile 160, 0.4 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 203, 0.6 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.