Plan on about 5 h 12 min of driving for the 189-mile (304 km) trip from Huancayo to Satipo, 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 | 189 mi (304 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SB → PE-3SA → PE-22B → PE-5S |
| Regions on the route | Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Huancayo–Satipo drive in a few lines
PE-5S (68 mi) and PE-22B (54 mi) carry about 65% of the 189 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huancayo to Satipo
| 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-5S | 120–188 | 68 | Junín |
| local roads | 188–189 | 1 | Junín |
Places worth a stop between Huancayo and Satipo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hatun Xauxa (mile 29), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 31), Tarmatambo (mile 62)
- Nature and outdoors: Chiri Yaku (mile 106), Catarata El Tirol (mile 106), Catarata Bayoz (mile 140)
- Museums and history: Hatun Xauxa (mile 29), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 31), Hatunmarka (mile 37), Tunanmarca (mile 39), Tarmatambo (mile 62)
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.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, 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.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Satipo
- Tarma to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Huánuco to Satipo
- Lima to Satipo
- Huaral to Satipo
- Barranca to Satipo
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 Satipo?
About 5 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 189 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancayo to Satipo?
About 189 miles (304 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 Satipo?
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 Satipo?
In order: PE-3SB, PE-3SA, PE-22B and PE-5S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancayo to Satipo?
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); Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 62, 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.