Ica to Tarma is about 316 road miles (508 km): roughly 9 h 4 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: 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.”
| Total distance | 316 mi (508 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-22 → LM-618 → JU-656 → PE-22B |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Ica–Tarma drive in a few lines
PE-1S (181 mi) and PE-22 (95 mi) carry about 87% of the 316 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ica and Tarma
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-1S | 0–181 | 181 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| local roads | 181–188 | 7 | Lima Province |
| PE-22 | 188–252 | 64 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-618 | 252–258 | 6 | Lima, Junín |
| PE-22 | 258–289 | 31 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 289–290 | 1 | Junín |
| JU-656 | 290–310 | 20 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 310–316 | 6 | Junín |
- Mile 75 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 203 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 256 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ica and Tarma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Centinela (mile 64), Huaca Malena (mile 120), Puruchuco (mile 185), Museo de Sitio Puruchuco (mile 185)
- Nature and outdoors: Naplo (mile 146), La Pampilla (mile 176)
- Museums and history: La Centinela (mile 64), Huaca Malena (mile 120), Museo de la Electricidad (mile 175), Huaca Túpac Amaru A (mile 180), Puruchuco (mile 185), Museo de Sitio Puruchuco (mile 185), Huanchihuaylas (mile 188)
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.
Huaca Malena
In Asia district of Cañete Province, Lima region, Huaca Malena is an archaeological site that has its own on-site museum for visitors.
Naplo
Naplo is a beach in Pucusana District, Lima Province, known for its calm water.
Museo de la Electricidad
Set in Barranco, Lima, the Museo de la Electricidad is a science museum that presents an overview of electrical research in Peru.
La Pampilla
Part of the Costa Verde beach circuit in Miraflores, Lima, La Pampilla is a beach that locals have used for surfing and swimming since the early 1970s.
Huaca Túpac Amaru A
Huaca Túpac Amaru A is a rectangular platform in Lima's San Luis district, linked to the Lima and Ychsma cultures and once an administrative center controlling water from the Huatica canal.
Puruchuco
Puruchuco, in Lima's Ate District, is an archaeological site that served as an administrative center during the Inca period.
Museo de Sitio Puruchuco
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture, the Puruchuco site museum (Museo de Sitio Arturo Jiménez Borja) in Lima's Ate district opened in 1960.
Huanchihuaylas
Huanchihuaylas, also called Huancho Huaylas, is an archaeological site in the Ate district of Lima, Peru's capital.
In Tarma itself
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
More drives to Tarma
- Cerro de Pasco to Tarma
- Lima to Tarma
- Huánuco to Tarma
- Huaral to Tarma
- Barranca to Tarma
- Pucallpa to Tarma
From Ica to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ica to Tarma?
About 9 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 316 miles.
How far is Tarma from Ica by car?
About 316 miles (508 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 Tarma?
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 Ica to Tarma use?
In order: PE-1S, PE-22, LM-618, JU-656 and PE-22B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ica and Tarma?
Closest to the road: La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 64, 0.6 mi from the route); Puruchuco (archaeological site, mile 185, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Sitio Puruchuco (museum, mile 185, 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.