Plan on about 10 h 22 min of driving for the 424-mile (682 km) trip from Huaraz to Celendín, before any stops.
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 | 424 mi (682 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-14A → PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LI-122 → LI-121 → LI-972 → LI-964 → PE-3N → LI-931 → CA-1501 → PE-08B |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Huaraz–Celendín drive in a few lines
PE-3N (135 mi) and PE-14A (87 mi) carry about 52% of the 424 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Cajamarca. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huaraz to Celendín
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Áncash |
| PE-14A | 2–89 | 87 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 89–115 | 26 | Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 115–139 | 24 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 139–168 | 29 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 168–170 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-122 | 170–173 | 3 | La Libertad |
| LI-121 | 173–213 | 40 | La Libertad |
| LI-972 | 213–217 | 4 | La Libertad |
| LI-964 | 217–230 | 13 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 230–232 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 232–244 | 12 | La Libertad |
| LI-931 | 244–248 | 4 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 248–371 | 123 | La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| CA-1501 | 371–375 | 4 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08B | 375–423 | 48 | Cajamarca |
| local roads | 423–424 | 1 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 137 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 302 of this route: La Libertad → Cajamarca (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Celendín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pallka (mile 63)
- Museums and history: Pallka (mile 63), Mojeque (mile 86), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 122), Marcahuamachuco (mile 279), Viracochapampa (mile 280)
Pallka
Pallka (also spelled Pallca) is an archaeological site of a monumental Formative-period settlement in the middle Casma Valley, east of the town of Casma and south of Yaután.
Mojeque
Also called Pampa de las Llamas-Moxeke, Mojeque is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Ancash, that archaeologists believe served as a temple or religious structure.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Marcahuamachuco
Pre-Inca ruins in Peru's La Libertad Region make up Marcahuamachuco, an archaeological site worth a stop for road-trippers in the area.
Viracochapampa
Viracochapampa holds the remains of a pre-Inca building complex in Peru that served as one of the administrative centers of the Wari culture.
More drives to Celendín
- Chiclayo to Celendín
- Trujillo to Celendín
- Moyobamba to Celendín
- Tarapoto to Celendín
- Piura to Celendín
- Sullana to Celendín
From Huaraz to other places in Peru
- Huaraz to Barranca
- Huaraz to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huanchaco
- Huaraz to Churin
- Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco
- Huaraz to Malabrigo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huaraz to Celendín?
About 10 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 424 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaraz to Celendín?
About 424 miles (682 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 Huaraz to Celendín 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 Huaraz to Celendín use?
In order: PE-14A, PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LI-122, LI-121, LI-972, LI-964, PE-3N, LI-931, CA-1501 and PE-08B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huaraz to Celendín?
Closest to the road: Pallka (archaeological site, mile 63, 0.6 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (cathedral, mile 122, 2 mi from the route); Viracochapampa (archaeological site, mile 280, 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.