Jauja to Caraz is about 429 road miles (690 km): roughly 11 h 9 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance by road | 429 mi (690 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-3NE |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Jauja to Caraz: the shape of the trip
PE-3N (354 mi) and PE-3SA (33 mi) carry about 90% of the 429 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Áncash. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jauja to Caraz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 1–34 | 33 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 34–39 | 5 | Junín |
| local roads | 39–45 | 6 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 45–57 | 12 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 57–318 | 261 | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Áncash |
| PE-3NE | 318–336 | 18 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 336–429 | 93 | Áncash |
- Mile 98 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 152 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 293 of this route: Huánuco → Áncash (region line)
Stops between Jauja and Caraz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Markapukyu (mile 142), Awkimarka (mile 176), Auquilohuagra (mile 240), Choquerecuay (mile 371)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 67), Huascarán National Park (mile 391)
- Museums and history: Tunanmarca (mile 9), Markapukyu (mile 142), Awkimarka (mile 176), Garu (mile 226), Auquilohuagra (mile 240), Choquerecuay (mile 371), Sala de exhibición del Monumento Arqueológico de Willkawaín (mile 389)
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Cachipuquio
West of San Pedro de Cajas in Tarma Province, Junín, Cachipuquio (also called Cachipozo) is a saltwater spring in Peru's central Andes, where the water collects in two salt pools.
Markapukyu
Markapukyu is an archaeological site in Yarusyacán District, Pasco Province, in Peru's Pasco Region, at an elevation of 3,787 meters.
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
Garu
Garu de Yarowilca is a pre-Inca archaeological complex in the Alto Marañón area of Peru.
Auquilohuagra
Auquilohuagra is an archaeological site in Peru's Huánuco Region, in the Obas District of Yarowilca Province.
Choquerecuay
Choquerecuay, also called Pueblo Viejo, is an Inca archaeological site in Recuay Province, Áncash, notable for a ceremonial pyramid known as an ushnu.
Sala de exhibición del Monumento Arqueológico de Willkawaín
This small exhibition hall in the Independencia district of Huaraz displays ceramics recovered from the Willkawaín archaeological site.
Huascarán National Park
Protecting most of the Cordillera Blanca in the Ancash region, Huascarán National Park covers about 840,000 acres of the central Andes and is managed by Peru's SERNANP.
Once you reach Caraz
Tumshukayko
Near Caraz in Ancash's Huaylas Province, Tumshukayko is a pre-Inca archaeological site discovered only recently and still under research.
Caraz Museum
The Caraz Museum, officially the Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera, is a municipal museum in Caraz district, Huaylas Province, in Peru's Ancash region.
More drives to Caraz
- Huaraz to Caraz
- Casma to Caraz
- Barranca to Caraz
- Huánuco to Caraz
- Huaral to Caraz
- Cerro de Pasco to Caraz
From Jauja to other places in Peru
- Jauja to Aguaytía
- Jauja to La Merced
- Jauja to Oxapampa
- Jauja to Casma
- Jauja to Huanchaco
- Jauja to Paracas
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Jauja to Caraz?
About 11 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 429 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jauja to Caraz?
About 429 miles (690 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 Jauja to Caraz drive?
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 Jauja to Caraz use?
In order: PE-3SA, JU-645, PE-3N and PE-3NE. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jauja to Caraz?
Closest to the road: Markapukyu (archaeological site, mile 142, 0.6 mi from the route); Awkimarka (archaeological site, mile 176, 0.4 mi from the route); Choquerecuay (archaeological site, mile 371, 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.