Plan on about 4 h 59 min of driving for the 188-mile (302 km) trip from Huánuco to Jauja, 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.”
| Distance | 188 mi (302 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Huánuco to Jauja: the shape of the trip
PE-3N (128 mi) and PE-3SA (34 mi) carry about 86% of the 188 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Huánuco, Pasco, Junín. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huánuco to Jauja
| 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 | 153–187 | 34 | Junín |
| local roads | 187–188 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 36 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 90 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
What to see on the way from Huánuco to Jauja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Tarma (mile 150), Tarmatambo (mile 155)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 86), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 120), Cachipuquio (mile 121)
- Museums and history: Guellayhuasin (mile 39), Catedral de Tarma (mile 150), Tarmatambo (mile 155), Tunanmarca (mile 178), Hatunmarka (mile 181)
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.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
Cachipuquio
West of San Pedro de Cajas in Tarma Province, Junín, Cachipuquio (also called Cachipozo) is a saltwater spring in Peru's central Andes, where the water collects in two salt pools.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
When you get to Jauja
Lake Paca
Lake Paca lies 4 kilometers north of Jauja, a town that once served as Peru's first capital.
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.
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.
More drives to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Lima to Jauja
- Huaral to Jauja
- Barranca to Jauja
- Pucallpa to Jauja
- Tocache to Jauja
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 Jauja?
About 4 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 188 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huánuco to Jauja?
About 188 miles (302 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 Jauja?
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 Jauja use?
In order: PE-3N, JU-645 and PE-3SA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huánuco to Jauja?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 150, 0.3 mi from the route); Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 155, 0.4 mi from the route); Hatunmarka (archaeological site, mile 181, 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.