The Wayro route from Huaraz to Oxapampa is 349 miles (562 km), about 10 h 9 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.”
| Distance | 349 mi (562 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PA-105 → PA-106 → PA-605 → PA-608 → PA-640 → PA-637 → PE-5NA |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Huaraz to Oxapampa drive plays out
PE-3N (256 mi) and PA-608 (31 mi) carry about 82% of the 349 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huaraz to Oxapampa, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 1–257 | 256 | Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco |
| PA-105 | 257–272 | 15 | Pasco |
| PA-106 | 272–280 | 8 | Pasco |
| PA-605 | 280–285 | 5 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 285–286 | 1 | Pasco |
| PA-608 | 286–317 | 31 | Pasco |
| local roads | 317–321 | 4 | Pasco |
| PA-640 | 321–328 | 7 | Pasco |
| PA-637 | 328–335 | 7 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 335–336 | 1 | Pasco |
| PE-5NA | 336–349 | 13 | Pasco |
- Mile 95 of this route: Áncash → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 235 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
Stops between Huaraz and Oxapampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Choquerecuay (mile 15), Awkimarka (mile 210)
- Nature and outdoors: Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park (mile 343)
- Museums and history: Choquerecuay (mile 15), Hatun Machay (mile 45), Sahuay (mile 129), Garu (mile 160), Awkimarka (mile 210), Guellayhuasin (mile 237)
Choquerecuay
Choquerecuay, also called Pueblo Viejo, is an Inca archaeological site in Recuay Province, Áncash, notable for a ceremonial pyramid known as an ushnu.
Hatun Machay
Hatun Machay is a rock forest in Peru where archaeological remains can be found among the stone formations.
Sahuay
Sahuay, also spelled Saway, is an archaeological zone in Peru listed among the sites along this route.
Garu
Garu de Yarowilca is a pre-Inca archaeological complex in the Alto Marañón area of Peru.
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
Guellayhuasin
Guellayhuasin is an archaeological site northwest of the village of Pallanchacra in Peru's Pasco region, at an elevation of 3,167 meters.
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
- Huaral to Oxapampa
- Lima to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Tarapoto to Oxapampa
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 does it take to drive from Huaraz to Oxapampa?
About 10 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 349 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaraz to Oxapampa?
About 349 miles (562 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 Huaraz to Oxapampa?
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 Oxapampa use?
In order: PE-3N, PA-105, 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 Huaraz to Oxapampa?
Closest to the road: Choquerecuay (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.3 mi from the route); Garu (archaeological site, mile 160, 2 mi from the route); Awkimarka (archaeological site, mile 210, 0.3 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.