The Wayro route from Jauja to Písac is 545 miles (877 km), about 14 h 30 min of driving without 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 545 mi (877 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SB → PE-3S → PE-3SD → AY-100 → PE-28B → CU-105 → CU-772 → CU-593 |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Jauja to Písac: the shape of the trip
PE-28B (203 mi) and PE-3SD (108 mi) carry about 57% of the 545 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Jauja to Písac: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 2–37 | 35 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 37–54 | 17 | Junín, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 54–162 | 108 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 162–171 | 9 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 171–175 | 4 | Ayacucho |
| AY-100 | 175–196 | 21 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 196–229 | 33 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 229–421 | 192 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
| CU-105 | 421–427 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-772 | 427–439 | 12 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 439–441 | 2 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 441–487 | 46 | Cusco |
| CU-593 | 487–519 | 32 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 519–533 | 14 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 533–534 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 534–545 | 11 | Cusco |
- Mile 48 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 167 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 269 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 274 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 285 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Písac
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 27), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 537)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 27), Monumental Zone of Huancayo (mile 28), Wari Willka (mile 32), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 32), Urco (mile 534), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 536), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 537)
Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca
Run privately, the Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca is an archaeology museum in Pilcomayo District, near the city of Huancayo.
Monumental Zone of Huancayo
Huancayo's historic center, the Zona Monumental, was declared a Historic Monument of Peru in 1989 and is bounded by Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Pachitea and Angaraes streets.
Wari Willka
Wari Willka, also written Wariwillka, is an archaeological site in Huancán District of Huancayo Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka
In Huancán district of Huancayo Province, Junín, Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka is a Peruvian archaeology museum.
Urco
Within the Vilcanota River valley, about 4.8 km from Calca in the Sacred Valley, Urco is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Arriving in Písac
Inti Watana, Calca
Inti Watana is an archaeological site in the Pisac District of Cusco's Calca Province, located about 9 kilometers from Písac.
Lake Challhuacocha
Qhapaq Kancha
Qhapaq Kancha is an Inca-period archaeological site on top of a mountain of the same name in Coya District, Calca Province, Cusco Region.
More drives to Písac
- Abancay to Písac
- Andahuaylas to Písac
- Ayacucho, Peru to Písac
- Nazca to Písac
- Huancavelica to Písac
- Huancayo to Písac
From Jauja to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jauja to Písac?
About 14 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 545 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jauja to Písac?
About 545 miles (877 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 Písac 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.
What roads does the drive from Jauja to Písac use?
In order: PE-3SB, PE-3S, PE-3SD, AY-100, PE-28B, CU-105, CU-772 and CU-593. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jauja to Písac?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, mile 27, 0.2 mi from the route); Huchuy Qosqo (archaeological site, mile 536, 1 mi from the route); Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 537, 0.1 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.