Huánuco to Paracas is about 402 road miles (647 km): roughly 10 h 6 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: 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.”
| Distance by road | 402 mi (647 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-18 → LM-667 → PE-20C → PE-1N → PE-1S → PE-28 |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huánuco to Paracas drive plays out
PE-18 (170 mi) and PE-1S (144 mi) carry about 78% of the 402 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Huánuco, Pasco, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huánuco to Paracas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 2–15 | 13 | Huánuco |
| PE-18 | 15–185 | 170 | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
| LM-667 | 185–197 | 12 | Lima |
| PE-20C | 197–205 | 8 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 205–249 | 44 | Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 249–393 | 144 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| connecting roads | 393–394 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-28 | 394–401 | 7 | Ica |
| local roads | 401–402 | 1 | Ica |
- Mile 31 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
- Mile 211 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 281 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 356 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huánuco and Paracas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hatun Uchku (mile 15), Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas (mile 242), Bodega y Quadra Museum (mile 243), Pachacamac site Museum (mile 265), La Centinela (mile 366)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pampilla (mile 254)
- Museums and history: Hatun Uchku (mile 15), Huaca Yarushpampa (mile 58), Monumental Zone of Ancón (mile 221), Bodega y Quadra Museum (mile 243), Andrés Avelino Cáceres Museum (mile 254), Pachacamac site Museum (mile 265), La Centinela (mile 366)
Hatun Uchku
Hatun Uchku is a cave in Peru that holds both archaeological and paleontological remains.
Huaca Yarushpampa
On the right bank of the Huarautambo River in Astobamba, Pasco region, Huaca Yarushpampa (Sitio arqueológico Yarushpampa) is an archaeological site.
Monumental Zone of Ancón
The Monumental Zone of Ancón (Zona Monumental de Ancón) is the historic quarter of Ancón district, in the Province of Lima, Peru.
Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas
Completed in 1771 after a major earthquake, the Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas in Lima is the church of the Lord of Miracles (Señor de los Milagros), the city's patron and focus of its procession.
Bodega y Quadra Museum
On the second block of Jirón Áncash in Lima's historic center, the Bodega y Quadra Museum stands on colonial-era remains and illustrates daily life in the city during the Spanish and Republican eras.
La Pampilla
Part of the Costa Verde beach circuit in Miraflores, Lima, La Pampilla is a beach that locals have used for surfing and swimming since the early 1970s.
Andrés Avelino Cáceres Museum
Housed in a former train station in Parque Reducto No. 2 in Miraflores, Lima, this war museum honors Marshal Andrés Avelino Cáceres, who took part in defending the redoubt during the War of the Pacific.
Pachacamac site Museum
Inside the Pachacamac archaeological sanctuary, this Ministry of Culture site museum holds more than 6,500 registered pieces of ceramics, wood, metal and textiles, about 290 on display, including the Pachacamac Idol.
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
Once you reach Paracas
Paracas Candelabra
Carved into the northern face of the Paracas Peninsula on Pisco Bay, the Paracas Candelabra is a prehistoric geoglyph; nearby pottery dates to about 200 BCE.
Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello
Inside the Paracas National Reserve, the Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello opened in 1964 and is named for the archaeologist who studied the Paracas culture.
More drives to Paracas
- Lima to Paracas
- Huaral to Paracas
- Huancayo to Paracas
- Huancavelica to Paracas
- Jauja to Paracas
- Barranca to Paracas
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 Paracas?
About 10 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 402 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huánuco to Paracas?
About 402 miles (647 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 Paracas?
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 Paracas?
In order: PE-3N, PE-18, LM-667, PE-20C, PE-1N, PE-1S and PE-28. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huánuco and Paracas?
Closest to the road: Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.5 mi from the route); Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas (convent of discalced carmelite nuns, mile 242, 0.5 mi from the route); Bodega y Quadra Museum (museum, mile 243, 0.2 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.