By road, Huánuco and Satipo are about 263 miles (423 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 19 min of driving.
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 | 263 mi (423 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → JU-105 → PE-22B → PE-5S |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Huánuco to Satipo is like
PE-3N (119 mi) and PE-5S (68 mi) carry about 71% of the 263 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Huánuco, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huánuco to Satipo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 2–121 | 119 | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| JU-105 | 121–147 | 26 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 147–194 | 47 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 194–262 | 68 | Junín |
| local roads | 262–263 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 36 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 90 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huánuco and Satipo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Awkimarka (mile 11), Hatun Uchku (mile 16), Markapukyu (mile 46), Cachipuquio (mile 125)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 86), Cachipuquio (mile 125), Chiri Yaku (mile 180), Catarata El Tirol (mile 180), Catarata Bayoz (mile 214)
- Museums and history: Awkimarka (mile 11), Hatun Uchku (mile 16), Guellayhuasin (mile 39), Markapukyu (mile 46)
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
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.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Satipo
- Tarma to Satipo
- Huancayo to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Lima to Satipo
- Huaral to Satipo
- Barranca to Satipo
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 Satipo?
About 7 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 263 miles.
How far is Satipo from Huánuco by car?
About 263 miles (423 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 Satipo?
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 Satipo use?
In order: PE-3N, JU-105, PE-22B and PE-5S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huánuco to Satipo?
Closest to the road: Awkimarka (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.3 mi from the route); Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 16, 0.2 mi from the route); Cachipuquio (spring, mile 125, 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.