Huánuco to Kiteni is about 556 road miles (895 km): roughly 13 h 40 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba.
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 | 556 mi (895 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA → PE-3SB → PE-3S → PE-3SD → AY-100 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Huánuco to Kiteni: the shape of the trip
PE-28B (140 mi) and PE-3N (128 mi) carry about 48% of the 556 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Huánuco, Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huánuco to Kiteni
| 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 | 349–358 | 9 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 358–362 | 4 | Ayacucho |
| AY-100 | 362–383 | 21 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 383–416 | 33 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 416–556 | 140 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
- 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 456 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 466 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 472 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huánuco and Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hatun Uchku (mile 16), Markapukyu (mile 46)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 86), Cachipuquio (mile 121)
- Museums and history: Hatun Uchku (mile 16), Guellayhuasin (mile 39), Markapukyu (mile 46), Tunanmarca (mile 178), Monumental Zone of Huancayo (mile 215), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 220)
Hatun Uchku
Hatun Uchku is a cave in Peru that holds both archaeological and paleontological remains.
Guellayhuasin
Guellayhuasin is an archaeological site northwest of the village of Pallanchacra in Peru's Pasco region, at an elevation of 3,167 meters.
Markapukyu
Markapukyu is an archaeological site in Yarusyacán District, Pasco Province, in Peru's Pasco Region, at an elevation of 3,787 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.
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.
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Torre Torre
About 1,500 m from Huancayo, Torre Torre is a group of clay earth towers, or hoodoos, carved by rain erosion, some rising more than 30 m high.
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.
Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka
In Huancán district of Huancayo Province, Junín, Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka is a Peruvian archaeology museum.
More drives to Kiteni
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 Kiteni?
About 13 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 556 miles.
How far is Kiteni from Huánuco by car?
About 556 miles (895 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 Kiteni drive?
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; Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huánuco to Kiteni?
In order: PE-3N, JU-645, PE-3SA, PE-3SB, PE-3S, PE-3SD, AY-100 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huánuco and Kiteni?
Closest to the road: Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 16, 0.2 mi from the route); Guellayhuasin (archaeological site, mile 39, 2 mi from the route); Markapukyu (archaeological site, mile 46, 0.8 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.