The Wayro route from Jauja to La Merced is 81 miles (130 km), about 2 h 11 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 81 mi (130 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SA → PE-22B |
| Regions on the route | Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Jauja to La Merced drive plays out
PE-22B (45 mi) and PE-3SA (33 mi) carry about 96% of the 81 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Jauja to La Merced
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 1–34 | 33 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 34–36 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 36–81 | 45 | Junín |
Where to stop on the way to La Merced
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tarmatambo (mile 32), Catedral de Tarma (mile 36)
- Museums and history: Tunanmarca (mile 9), Tarmatambo (mile 32), Catedral de Tarma (mile 36)
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
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 La Merced
- Lima to La Merced
- Tocache to La Merced
- Juanjuí to La Merced
- Tarapoto to La Merced
- Huancavelica to La Merced
- Casma to La Merced
From Jauja to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Jauja to La Merced?
About 2 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 81 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jauja to La Merced?
About 81 miles (130 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 Jauja to La Merced?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Jauja to La Merced?
In order: PE-3SA and PE-22B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jauja to La Merced?
Closest to the road: Tunanmarca (archaeological site, mile 9, 3 mi from the route); Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 32, 0.4 mi from the route); Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 36, 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.