The Wayro route from Huánuco to Casma is 292 miles (470 km), about 6 h 45 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: 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 | 292 mi (470 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-3NE → PE-14A |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Huánuco to Casma is like
PE-3N (182 mi) and PE-14A (87 mi) carry about 92% of the 292 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Huánuco, Áncash. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huánuco to Casma, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 1–133 | 132 | Huánuco, Áncash |
| PE-3NE | 133–151 | 18 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 151–201 | 50 | Áncash |
| connecting roads | 201–203 | 2 | Áncash |
| PE-14A | 203–290 | 87 | Áncash |
| local roads | 290–292 | 2 | Áncash |
- Mile 107 of this route: Huánuco → Áncash (region line)
What to see on the way from Huánuco to Casma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Auquilohuagra (mile 55), Choquerecuay (mile 186), Archaeological Museum of Ancash (mile 200), Pallka (mile 264)
- Museums and history: Garu (mile 41), Auquilohuagra (mile 55), Hatun Machay (mile 155), Choquerecuay (mile 186), Archaeological Museum of Ancash (mile 200), Pallka (mile 264)
Garu
Garu de Yarowilca is a pre-Inca archaeological complex in the Alto Marañón area of Peru.
Auquilohuagra
Auquilohuagra is an archaeological site in Peru's Huánuco Region, in the Obas District of Yarowilca Province.
Hatun Machay
Hatun Machay is a rock forest in Peru where archaeological remains can be found among the stone formations.
Choquerecuay
Choquerecuay, also called Pueblo Viejo, is an Inca archaeological site in Recuay Province, Áncash, notable for a ceremonial pyramid known as an ushnu.
Archaeological Museum of Ancash
Facing the Plaza de Armas in Huaraz, the Archaeological Museum of Ancash was created in 1935 at the suggestion of Julio C. Tello and named for Rev. Augusto Soriano Infante, who led the effort.
Pallka
Pallka (also spelled Pallca) is an archaeological site of a monumental Formative-period settlement in the middle Casma Valley, east of the town of Casma and south of Yaután.
Once you reach Casma
Sechin Alto
Dating to the Early Formative period, Sechin Alto is a massive architectural complex in Casma Province, Ancash, on the left bank of the Sechín River east of the town of Sechín.
Cerro Sechín
Cerro Sechín is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Áncash Region, dating to around 1600 BC. Peruvian archaeologists Julio C. Tello and Toribio Mejía Xesspe found it in July 1937.
Sechin Bajo
In the Sechín River valley about 12 km from the Pacific and 330 km northwest of Lima, Sechin Bajo is an archaeological site with ruins dating from 3500 to 1300 BCE.
More drives to Casma
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 does it take to drive from Huánuco to Casma?
About 6 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 292 miles.
How far is Casma from Huánuco by car?
About 292 miles (470 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 Huánuco to Casma drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huánuco to Casma use?
In order: PE-3N, PE-3NE and PE-14A. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huánuco to Casma?
Closest to the road: Choquerecuay (archaeological site, mile 186, 0.2 mi from the route); Archaeological Museum of Ancash (museum, mile 200, 0.4 mi from the route); Pallka (archaeological site, mile 264, 0.7 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.