The Wayro route from Huaraz to Huacachina is 437 miles (703 km), about 9 h 47 min of driving without stops.
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 | 437 mi (703 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-16 → PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1S |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Huaraz to Huacachina drive plays out
PE-1S (180 mi) and PE-1N (120 mi) carry about 69% of the 437 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huaraz to Huacachina
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 1–50 | 49 | Áncash |
| PE-16 | 50–126 | 76 | Áncash, Lima |
| PE-1N | 126–154 | 28 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 154–155 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-101 | 155–162 | 7 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 162–254 | 92 | Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 254–434 | 180 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 434–437 | 3 | Ica |
- Mile 104 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 286 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 361 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
What to see on the way from Huaraz to Huacachina
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bandurria (mile 167), Municipal Theatre Museum (mile 248), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 257), La Centinela (mile 371)
- Nature and outdoors: La Herradura, Lima (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Hatun Machay (mile 45), Aspero (mile 137), Bandurria (mile 167), Huaca Tungasuca (mile 237), Municipal Theatre Museum (mile 248), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 257), La Centinela (mile 371)
Hatun Machay
Hatun Machay is a rock forest in Peru where archaeological remains can be found among the stone formations.
Aspero
Near the mouth of the Supe River south of Supe Puerto, Aspero is a Late Preceramic site of the Caral-Supe civilization, occupied from about 3700 to 1800 BC.
Bandurria
About 3 km south of Huacho on the Huaura River, Bandurria is an archaeological site in the Lima Region that has been dated to 4,000 BC.
Huaca Tungasuca
Between Lima's Carabayllo and Comas districts, Huaca Tungasuca (Muralla de Tungasuca) is a raised walkway wall built by the Colli culture from mud and stone, with large trapezoidal adobe blocks, in the Late Intermediate Period.
Municipal Theatre Museum
Set behind the Municipal Theatre of Lima on Jirón Huancavelica, the Municipal Theatre Museum is a museum in the city's historic center.
Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World
In Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, the Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World combines Peruvian archaeology with a collection of weapons.
La Herradura, Lima
A beach in Lima's Chorrillos District, La Herradura has served as a seaside resort since the early 20th century and has drawn surfers since the 1960s.
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.
In Huacachina itself
St. Jerome Cathedral, Ica
Also called Ica Cathedral, St. Jerome Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Ica, Peru.
Regional Museum of Ica "Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins"
Ica's regional archaeological museum, named for Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins, focuses on the different Indigenous cultures that lived in Peru.
More drives to Huacachina
- Lima to Huacachina
- Huaral to Huacachina
- Barranca to Huacachina
- Churin to Huacachina
- Tarma to Huacachina
- Cerro de Pasco to Huacachina
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 Huacachina?
About 9 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 437 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaraz to Huacachina?
About 437 miles (703 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 Huacachina 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 Huacachina use?
In order: PE-3N, PE-16, PE-1N, LM-101 and PE-1S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huaraz to Huacachina?
Closest to the road: Bandurria (archaeological site, mile 167, 0.8 mi from the route); Municipal Theatre Museum (museum, mile 248, 0.4 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 371, 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.