By road, Huaraz and Jaén are about 518 miles (834 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 54 min of driving.
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.”
| Distance by road | 518 mi (834 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-14A → PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LI-585 → LI-508 → PE-1NJ → PE-04B → PE-3N → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huaraz to Jaén drive plays out
PE-1N (192 mi) and PE-14A (87 mi) carry about 54% of the 518 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Huaraz to Jaén: the road sequence
| 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 | 139–207 | 68 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 207–209 | 2 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 209–216 | 7 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 216–271 | 55 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 271–277 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 277–279 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 279–286 | 7 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 286–287 | 1 | La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 287–298 | 11 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 298–329 | 31 | La Libertad, Lambayeque |
| local roads | 329–332 | 3 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 332–334 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 334–339 | 5 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 339–341 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1NJ | 341–393 | 52 | Lambayeque |
| PE-04B | 393–431 | 38 | Lambayeque, Piura |
| PE-3N | 431–506 | 75 | Piura, Cajamarca |
| PE-5N | 506–518 | 12 | Amazonas, Cajamarca |
- Mile 137 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 304 of this route: La Libertad → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 401 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 434 of this route: Piura → Cajamarca (region line)
- Mile 506 of this route: Cajamarca → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 510 of this route: Amazonas → Cajamarca (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Jaén
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 281), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 339), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 352), Ingatambo (mile 457)
- Museums and history: Mojeque (mile 86), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 121), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 281), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 339), Túcume (mile 352), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 352), Ingatambo (mile 457)
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.
Huaca del Sol
Near the volcanic peak of Cerro Blanco in the Moche Valley outside Trujillo, the Huaca del Sol is an adobe brick pyramid built by the Moche civilization.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Lambayeque's Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum displays most of the key artifacts archaeologist Walter Alva found at Huaca Rajada in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.
Túcume
South of the La Leche River on a plain around La Raya Mountain, Túcume is a pre-Hispanic site covering over 540 acres with 26 major pyramids and mounds.
Museo de Sitio Túcume
The Museo de Sitio Túcume is a Peruvian site museum located in the department of Lambayeque.
Ingatambo
Ingatambo is an archaeological site in Pomahuaca District, Jaén Province, in Peru's Cajamarca Region.
Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo
The Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo regional conservation area is a protected area in Peru's Cajamarca department.
When you get to Jaén
Montegrande
In Jaén District, Cajamarca, Montegrande is an archaeological site with a spiral temple or enclosure built around 3000 BC.
More drives to Jaén
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 Jaén?
About 11 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 518 miles.
How far is Jaén from Huaraz by car?
About 518 miles (834 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 Jaén drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huaraz to Jaén?
In order: PE-14A, PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LI-585, LI-508, PE-1NJ, PE-04B, PE-3N and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huaraz to Jaén?
Closest to the road: Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 281, 0.2 mi from the route); Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 339, 0.2 mi from the route); Ingatambo (archaeological site, mile 457, 0.4 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.