Plan on about 7 h 20 min of driving for the 306-mile (493 km) trip from Ica to Churin, before any 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 | 306 mi (493 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-1N → PE-20C → LM-667 → PE-18 |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Ica to Churin drive plays out
PE-1S (189 mi) and PE-18 (61 mi) carry about 82% of the 306 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ica to Churin
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-1S | 0–189 | 189 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 189–226 | 37 | Lima Province, Lima |
| connecting roads | 226–227 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-20C | 227–234 | 7 | Lima |
| LM-667 | 234–245 | 11 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 245–306 | 61 | Lima |
- Mile 75 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Centinela (mile 64), Church of Our Lady of Patronage, Lima (mile 187), Pampa de Cueva (mile 191), Huaca El Retablo (mile 196)
- Nature and outdoors: La Herradura, Lima (mile 175), Costa Verde (mile 189), Lachay National Reserve (mile 247)
- Museums and history: La Centinela (mile 64), Museo Pedro de Osma (mile 175), Huaca El Sauce (mile 185), Pampa de Cueva (mile 191), Huaca El Retablo (mile 196)
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.
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.
Museo Pedro de Osma
Museo Pedro de Osma is a history museum in the Barranco district of Lima, Peru, a stop for travelers exploring the Lima area.
Huaca El Sauce
Huaca El Sauce, also known as Campo Santo Alto, is a pre-Hispanic archaeological complex in Lima's San Juan de Lurigancho district, where the remains of a young woman from Inca times were found.
Church of Our Lady of Patronage, Lima
The Church of Our Lady of Patronage is a Catholic church in Lima's traditional Rímac district, part of the city's historic center.
Costa Verde
Stretching about 22.5 km through Lima and Callao, the Costa Verde is a coastal strip running from the La Punta peninsula to La Chira hill.
Pampa de Cueva
Pampa de Cueva is a U-shaped ceremonial complex oriented east toward the rising sun, likely built for religious purposes.
Huaca El Retablo
Also known as Collique 2 or Huaca Chasqui, Huaca El Retablo is an archaeological site in the Comas district of Lima.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
From Ica to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ica to Churin?
About 7 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 306 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ica to Churin?
About 306 miles (493 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 Ica to Churin?
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 Churin?
In order: PE-1S, PE-1N, PE-20C, LM-667 and PE-18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ica and Churin?
Closest to the road: La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 64, 0.6 mi from the route); Church of Our Lady of Patronage, Lima (convent, mile 187, 0.6 mi from the route); Pampa de Cueva (archaeological site, mile 191, 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.