The Wayro route from Ica to Cerro de Pasco is 342 miles (550 km), about 9 h 16 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 342 mi (550 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-1N → PE-20A → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Ica to Cerro de Pasco
PE-1S (189 mi) and PE-20A (119 mi) carry about 90% of the 342 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín, Pasco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 8 are within a mile of the road.
Ica to Cerro de Pasco: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-1S | 0–189 | 189 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 189–194 | 5 | Lima Province |
| local roads | 194–211 | 17 | Lima Province |
| PE-20A | 211–330 | 119 | Lima Province, Lima, Junín, Pasco |
| PE-3N | 330–338 | 8 | Pasco |
| local roads | 338–342 | 4 | Pasco |
- Mile 75 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 213 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 277 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
- Mile 303 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ica and Cerro de Pasco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Centinela (mile 64), National Museum of Peru (mile 165), Museo Arqueológico Josefina Ramos de Cox (mile 187), Monumental Zone of Rímac (mile 187), Fortaleza de Collique (mile 199), Huaca Templo Con Con (mile 201), Buena Vista (mile 213), Huayllay National Sanctuary (mile 312)
- Museums and history: La Centinela (mile 64), National Museum of Peru (mile 165), Andrés Avelino Cáceres Museum (mile 176), Museo Arqueológico Josefina Ramos de Cox (mile 187), Monumental Zone of Rímac (mile 187), Fortaleza de Collique (mile 199), Huaca Templo Con Con (mile 201), Buena Vista (mile 213)
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.
National Museum of Peru
Opened in July 2021 within the Pachacamac archaeological zone in Lurín, the National Museum of Peru is planned to hold pre-Columbian and Inca artifacts dating back to 5,000 BCE.
Andrés Avelino Cáceres Museum
Housed in a former train station in Parque Reducto No. 2 in Miraflores, Lima, this war museum honors Marshal Andrés Avelino Cáceres, who took part in defending the redoubt during the War of the Pacific.
Museo Arqueológico Josefina Ramos de Cox
Founded in 1971 by Josefina Ramos de Cox, this university archaeology museum on Plaza Francia in Lima's historic center belongs to the Riva-Agüero Institute of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.
Monumental Zone of Rímac
In Lima, the capital of Peru, the Monumental Zone of Rímac (Zona Monumental del Rímac) is the historic quarter of the Rímac district.
Fortaleza de Collique
In Lima's Comas district, the Fortaleza de Collique archaeological site was an administrative and religious center of the Colli lordship and the residence of its curaca, Collicápac.
Huaca Templo Con Con
Huaca Templo Con Con, also known as the Temple of Kon, is an archaeological zone in Lima's Carabayllo district that served as a religious center for the cult of the god Con.
Buena Vista
About an hour's drive north of Lima in the Chillón River Valley, Buena Vista is a 20-acre archaeological site in the Andean foothills of Santa Rosa de Quives District.
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.
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From Ica to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ica to Cerro de Pasco?
About 9 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 342 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ica to Cerro de Pasco?
About 342 miles (550 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 Ica to Cerro de Pasco drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ica to Cerro de Pasco?
In order: PE-1S, PE-1N, PE-20A and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ica to Cerro de Pasco?
Closest to the road: Monumental Zone of Rímac (historic center, mile 187, 0.2 mi from the route); Fortaleza de Collique (archaeological site, mile 199, 0.2 mi from the route); Huaca Templo Con Con (archaeological site, mile 201, 0.2 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.