Huánuco to Pisco is about 388 road miles (624 km): roughly 9 h 45 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 388 mi (624 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-18 → LM-667 → PE-20C → PE-1N → PE-1S |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Huánuco–Pisco drive in a few lines
PE-18 (170 mi) and PE-1S (136 mi) carry about 79% of the 388 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Huánuco, Pasco, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huánuco to Pisco
| 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 | 249–385 | 136 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 385–388 | 3 | 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)
Stops between Huánuco and Pisco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hatun Uchku (mile 15), Church of Santa Ana (mile 244), Pachacamac site Museum (mile 265), La Centinela (mile 366)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 183)
- Museums and history: Hatun Uchku (mile 15), Huaca Yarushpampa (mile 58), Colli Museum (mile 232), Church of Santa Ana (mile 244), Museo Pedro de Osma (mile 255), 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.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
Colli Museum
Opened in 2003 by self-taught explorer Enrique Niquín, the Colli Museum (Museo de los Colli) in Lima's Comas district shows original and replica ceramics, maps, and models of the Collique Fortress.
Church of Santa Ana
In Barrios Altos, next to Italy Square, the Church of Saint Anne is a Catholic church in Lima's historic center and one of two main candidate sites for the Rímac oracle that named the river and city.
Museo Pedro de Osma
Museo Pedro de Osma is a history museum in the Barranco district of Lima, Peru, a stop for travelers exploring the Lima area.
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.
More drives to Pisco
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 Pisco?
About 9 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huánuco to Pisco?
About 388 miles (624 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 Pisco 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 Pisco?
In order: PE-3N, PE-18, LM-667, PE-20C, PE-1N and PE-1S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huánuco to Pisco?
Closest to the road: Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.5 mi from the route); Church of Santa Ana (archaeological site, mile 244, 0.6 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 366, 0.6 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.