Plan on about 3 h 34 min of driving for the 124-mile (200 km) trip from Huánuco to Churin, before any 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.”
| Total distance | 124 mi (200 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-18 |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Huánuco to Churin drive plays out
PE-18 (109 mi) and PE-3N (13 mi) carry about 98% of the 124 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Huánuco, Pasco, Lima. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Huánuco and Churin
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 2–15 | 13 | Huánuco |
| PE-18 | 15–124 | 109 | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
- Mile 31 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Awkimarka (mile 11)
- Museums and history: Awkimarka (mile 11), Goñicutac (mile 53), Warawtampu (mile 58)
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
Goñicutac
Goñicutac is a Yaro archaeological site in Pasco, Peru, where the citadel holds dwellings, a three-story complex and remains of farming, civic and religious structures.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
More drives to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
- Moyobamba to Churin
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 Churin?
About 3 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 124 miles.
How far is Churin from Huánuco by car?
About 124 miles (200 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 Churin drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huánuco to Churin?
In order: PE-3N and PE-18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huánuco to Churin?
Closest to the road: Awkimarka (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.3 mi from the route); Goñicutac (archaeological site, mile 53, 3 mi from the route); Warawtampu (archaeological site, mile 58, 1 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.