Huaral to Oxapampa is about 207 road miles (333 km): roughly 7 h 14 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 207 mi (333 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-20C → PE-20A → PE-3N → PA-106 → PA-605 → PA-608 → PA-640 → PA-637 → PE-5NA |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Huaral to Oxapampa drive plays out
PE-20C (83 mi) and PA-608 (31 mi) carry about 55% of the 207 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Lima, Pasco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Huaral to Oxapampa: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-20C | 0–83 | 83 | Lima, Pasco |
| connecting roads | 83–85 | 2 | Pasco |
| PE-20A | 85–107 | 22 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 107–117 | 10 | Pasco |
| PA-106 | 117–137 | 20 | Pasco |
| PA-605 | 137–142 | 5 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 142–144 | 2 | Pasco |
| PA-608 | 144–175 | 31 | Pasco |
| local roads | 175–178 | 3 | Pasco |
| PA-640 | 178–185 | 7 | Pasco |
| PA-637 | 185–192 | 7 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 192–193 | 1 | Pasco |
| PE-5NA | 193–206 | 13 | Pasco |
| local roads | 206–207 | 1 | Pasco |
- Mile 76 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Oxapampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huayllay National Sanctuary (mile 89), Huayllay stone forest (mile 89)
- Nature and outdoors: Huayllay stone forest (mile 89), Junín National Reserve (mile 116), Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park (mile 200)
- Museums and history: Chiprac (mile 38), Huayllay stone forest (mile 89)
Chiprac
Chiprac is an archaeological site of the Atavillos culture in San Miguel de Acos, Huaral province, dating from the Late Intermediate period, about 900 to 1400 AD.
Huayllay National Sanctuary
On the Meseta de Bombón in Pasco, Huayllay National Sanctuary is known for the rock formations of the Huayllay rock forest and its native plants and animals.
Huayllay stone forest
At 4,310 meters in Pasco, the Huayllay stone forest spreads over 6,000 hectares and has been protected since 1974 as the Huayllay National Sanctuary.
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.
Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park
In Peru's Pasco region, Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park is a protected area preserving part of the rainforests and cloud forests of central Peru.
More drives to Oxapampa
- Jauja to Oxapampa
- Lima to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Tarapoto to Oxapampa
- Moyobamba to Oxapampa
From Huaral to other places in Peru
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Tocache
- Huaral to Juanjuí
- Huaral to Barranca
- Huaral to Tarma
- Huaral to Jauja
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huaral to Oxapampa?
About 7 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 207 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaral to Oxapampa?
About 207 miles (333 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 Huaral to Oxapampa drive?
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 Huaral to Oxapampa use?
In order: PE-20C, PE-20A, PE-3N, PA-106, PA-605, PA-608, PA-640, PA-637 and PE-5NA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huaral to Oxapampa?
Closest to the road: Huayllay National Sanctuary (nature area, mile 89, 0.1 mi from the route); Huayllay stone forest (archaeological site, mile 89, 0.1 mi from the route); Junín National Reserve (nature area, mile 116, 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.