By road, Jaén and Casma are about 426 miles (686 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 5 min of driving.
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.”
| Distance | 426 mi (686 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-04C → PE-04B → PE-1NJ → PE-1N → LI-508 → LI-585 → PE-1NQ |
| Regions on the route | Cajamarca, Amazonas, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Jaén–Casma drive in a few lines
PE-1N (184 mi) and PE-04C (74 mi) carry about 61% of the 426 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Cajamarca, Amazonas, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jaén to Casma, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| PE-04C | 12–86 | 74 | Amazonas, Cajamarca, Piura |
| PE-04B | 86–124 | 38 | Piura, Lambayeque |
| PE-1NJ | 124–178 | 54 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 178–180 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 180–184 | 4 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 184–186 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| local roads | 186–189 | 3 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 189–221 | 32 | Lambayeque, La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 221–231 | 10 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 231–232 | 1 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 232–239 | 7 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 239–240 | 1 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 240–247 | 7 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 247–250 | 3 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 250–301 | 51 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 301–311 | 10 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 311–379 | 68 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 379–403 | 24 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 403–404 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 404–426 | 22 | Áncash |
- Mile 9 of this route: Cajamarca → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 13 of this route: Amazonas → Cajamarca (region line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Cajamarca → Piura (region line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Piura → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 215 of this route: Lambayeque → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 382 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
Places worth a stop between Jaén and Casma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ingatambo (mile 61), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 165), Brüning Museum (mile 179), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 236), Teatro Municipal de Trujillo (mile 310)
- Museums and history: Ingatambo (mile 61), Túcume (mile 165), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 165), Brüning Museum (mile 179), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 236), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 396)
Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo
The Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo regional conservation area is a protected area in Peru's Cajamarca department.
Ingatambo
Ingatambo is an archaeological site in Pomahuaca District, Jaén Province, in Peru's Cajamarca Region.
Túcume
South of the La Leche River on a plain around La Raya Mountain, Túcume is a pre-Hispanic site covering over 540 acres with 26 major pyramids and mounds.
Museo de Sitio Túcume
The Museo de Sitio Túcume is a Peruvian site museum located in the department of Lambayeque.
Brüning Museum
Two blocks from Lambayeque's main square, the Brüning Museum opened in 1966 and grew from the collections of German researcher Hans Heinrich Brüning.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
Teatro Municipal de Trujillo
Located in Trujillo's historic center, Teatro Municipal de Trujillo is a theater with a capacity of 408 people.
Huaca del Sol
Near the volcanic peak of Cerro Blanco in the Moche Valley outside Trujillo, the Huaca del Sol is an adobe brick pyramid built by the Moche civilization.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Once you reach Casma
Cerro Sechín
Cerro Sechín is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Áncash Region, dating to around 1600 BC. Peruvian archaeologists Julio C. Tello and Toribio Mejía Xesspe found it in July 1937.
Sechin Bajo
In the Sechín River valley about 12 km from the Pacific and 330 km northwest of Lima, Sechin Bajo is an archaeological site with ruins dating from 3500 to 1300 BCE.
Sechin Alto
Dating to the Early Formative period, Sechin Alto is a massive architectural complex in Casma Province, Ancash, on the left bank of the Sechín River east of the town of Sechín.
More drives to Casma
- Barranca to Casma
- Huaral to Casma
- Lima to Casma
- Cerro de Pasco to Casma
- Huánuco to Casma
- Tocache to Casma
From Jaén to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jaén to Casma?
About 10 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 426 miles.
How far is Casma from Jaén by car?
About 426 miles (686 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 Jaén to Casma drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Jaén to Casma?
In order: PE-04C, PE-04B, PE-1NJ, PE-1N, LI-508, LI-585 and PE-1NQ. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jaén to Casma?
Closest to the road: Ingatambo (archaeological site, mile 61, 0.4 mi from the route); Brüning Museum (archaeological museum, mile 179, 0.1 mi from the route); Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 236, 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.