Plan on about 11 h 55 min of driving for the 420-mile (676 km) trip from Ica to Kiteni, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance by road | 420 mi (676 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-C-107 → I-C-106 → HV-118 → HV-122 → HV-121 → PE-28A → PE-3S → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Ica–Kiteni drive in a few lines
PE-28B (193 mi) and PE-28A (101 mi) carry about 70% of the 420 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ica to Kiteni
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Ica |
| I-C-107 | 2–9 | 7 | Ica |
| I-C-106 | 9–37 | 28 | Ica |
| HV-118 | 37–83 | 46 | Ica, Huancavelica |
| HV-122 | 83–103 | 20 | Huancavelica |
| HV-121 | 103–112 | 9 | Huancavelica |
| PE-28A | 112–213 | 101 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| connecting roads | 213–214 | 1 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 214–221 | 7 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 221–227 | 6 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 227–420 | 193 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
- Mile 38 of this route: Ica → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 137 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 154 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 167 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 321 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 328 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 336 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
Places worth a stop between Ica and Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Zona Monumental de Carmen Alto (mile 213), Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho (mile 214), Wichqana (mile 216), Museo de sitio de Quinua (mile 229)
- Museums and history: Zona Monumental de Carmen Alto (mile 213), Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho (mile 214), Wichqana (mile 216), Wari (mile 226), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 226), Museo de sitio de Quinua (mile 229)
Zona Monumental de Carmen Alto
Carmen Alto's monumental zone is the historic core of Carmen Alto district in Huamanga province, Ayacucho, recognized as part of Peru's national cultural heritage since December 1989.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho
Also known as Huamanga Cathedral, this Baroque cathedral in Ayacucho was declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1972.
Wichqana
Wichqana is an archaeological site in Ayacucho District, Huamanga Province, in Peru's Ayacucho Region.
Wari
Near the town of Quinua, 22 km northeast of Ayacucho, Wari was the capital of the Wari Empire and sits at 2,600 to 2,900 meters.
Museo de Sitio de Wari
Near the Wari archaeological complex in Ayacucho, the Museo de Sitio de Wari displays ceramics, bone remains and stone objects found during research excavations.
Museo de sitio de Quinua
In the Quinua District of Ayacucho, the Museo de sitio de Quinua is devoted to the Battle of Ayacucho, which ended Spanish rule in Peru, with a permanent exhibit of related objects.
More drives to Kiteni
From Ica to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ica to Kiteni?
About 11 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 420 miles.
How far is Kiteni from Ica by car?
About 420 miles (676 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 Kiteni drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín; Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ica to Kiteni?
In order: I-C-107, I-C-106, HV-118, HV-122, HV-121, PE-28A, PE-3S and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ica to Kiteni?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho (basilica, mile 214, 0.2 mi from the route); Wichqana (archaeological site, mile 216, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo de sitio de Quinua (museum, mile 229, 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.