The Wayro route from Huánuco to Andahuaylas is 531 miles (855 km), about 15 h 6 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 531 mi (855 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 15 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA → PE-3SB → PE-3S → PE-3SD |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huánuco to Andahuaylas drive plays out
PE-3S (194 mi) and PE-3N (128 mi) carry about 61% of the 531 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Huánuco, Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Huánuco to Andahuaylas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 2–130 | 128 | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 130–141 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 141–142 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 142–149 | 7 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 149–153 | 4 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 153–188 | 35 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 188–190 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 190–224 | 34 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 224–241 | 17 | Junín, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 241–349 | 108 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 349–359 | 10 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 359–362 | 3 | Ayacucho |
| connecting roads | 362–364 | 2 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 364–531 | 167 | Ayacucho, Apurímac |
- Mile 36 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 90 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
- Mile 235 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 355 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 466 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Andahuaylas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tarmatambo (mile 155), Marayniyoq (mile 375)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 86)
- Museums and history: Guellayhuasin (mile 39), Tarmatambo (mile 155), Monumental Zone of Huancayo (mile 215), Inka Mach'ay (mile 240), Marayniyoq (mile 375), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 383), Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita" (mile 393), Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres (mile 393)
Guellayhuasin
Guellayhuasin is an archaeological site northwest of the village of Pallanchacra in Peru's Pasco region, at an elevation of 3,167 meters.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, 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.
Monumental Zone of Huancayo
Huancayo's historic center, the Zona Monumental, was declared a Historic Monument of Peru in 1989 and is bounded by Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Pachitea and Angaraes streets.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Marayniyoq
Marayniyoq, also written Marayniyoc, is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho region on a plain called Vega Pampa, southeast of Huanta and southwest of Huamanguilla.
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.
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.
Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres
Housed in the colonial Casa de Vivanco in Ayacucho, this museum honors Andrés Avelino Cáceres, a hero of the War of the Pacific. Its ten exhibition rooms include his personal belongings, military gear and objects recovered from the war.
Arriving in Andahuaylas
Llamachayuq
Llamachayuq, Quechua for "with a little llama," is an archaeological complex with petroglyphs in San Jerónimo District, Andahuaylas Province, Apurímac Region.
Museo Municipal de Andahuaylas
The Museo Municipal de Andahuaylas is an archaeological museum in the city of Andahuaylas, in Peru's Apurímac Region.
More drives to Andahuaylas
- Huancayo to Andahuaylas
- Ica to Andahuaylas
- Pisco to Andahuaylas
- Lima to Andahuaylas
- Cusco to Andahuaylas
- Puno to Andahuaylas
From Huánuco to other places in Peru
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Huánuco to Juanjuí
- Huánuco to Moyobamba
- Huánuco to Yurimaguas
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huánuco to Andahuaylas?
About 15 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 531 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huánuco to Andahuaylas?
About 531 miles (855 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 Huánuco to Andahuaylas?
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 Huánuco to Andahuaylas use?
In order: PE-3N, JU-645, PE-3SA, PE-3SB, PE-3S and PE-3SD. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huánuco and Andahuaylas?
Closest to the road: Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 155, 0.4 mi from the route); Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 240, 1 mi from the route); Marayniyoq (archaeological site, mile 375, 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.