Plan on about 4 h 59 min of driving for the 182-mile (293 km) trip from Huánuco to Tocache, before any stops.
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.”
| Total distance | 182 mi (293 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Huánuco to Tocache drive plays out
PE-5N (96 mi) and PE-18A (84 mi) carry about 99% of the 182 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huánuco to Tocache
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 1–85 | 84 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 85–181 | 96 | Huánuco, San Martín |
| local roads | 181–182 | 1 | San Martín |
- Mile 158 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
Stops between Huánuco and Tocache
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huanacaure (mile 71)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 70), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 74)
- Museums and history: Huanacaure (mile 71)
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Huanacaure
Huanacaure is an archaeological site of the Inca and earlier cultures in Chinchao District, Huánuco Province, in Peru's Huánuco region.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
More drives to Tocache
- Cerro de Pasco to Tocache
- Huaral to Tocache
- Lima to Tocache
- Barranca to Tocache
- Tarma to Tocache
- Huancayo to Tocache
From Huánuco to other places in Peru
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Juanjuí
- Huánuco to Moyobamba
- Huánuco to Yurimaguas
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
- Huánuco to Churin
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huánuco to Tocache?
About 4 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 182 miles.
How far is Tocache from Huánuco by car?
About 182 miles (293 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 Tocache?
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 Tocache?
In order: PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huánuco and Tocache?
Closest to the road: Tingo María National Park (national park of Peru, mile 70, 2 mi from the route); Huanacaure (archaeological site, mile 71, 0.6 mi from the route); Cueva de las Lechuzas (show cave, mile 74, 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.