Juanjuí to Churin is about 413 road miles (665 km): roughly 10 h 56 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 | 413 mi (665 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → PE-18 |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Juanjuí to Churin
PE-5N (203 mi) and PE-18 (109 mi) carry about 76% of the 413 miles. It runs through 4 regions: San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Lima. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Juanjuí to Churin: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 1–204 | 203 | San Martín, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 204–291 | 87 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 291–304 | 13 | Huánuco |
| PE-18 | 304–413 | 109 | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
- Mile 131 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 320 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 377 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
Places worth a stop between Juanjuí and Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hatun Uchku (mile 304)
- Nature and outdoors: Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 216), Tingo María National Park (mile 220)
- Museums and history: Hatun Uchku (mile 304), Goñicutac (mile 342), Warawtampu (mile 347)
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Hatun Uchku
Hatun Uchku is a cave in Peru that holds both archaeological and paleontological remains.
Goñicutac
Goñicutac is a Yaro archaeological site in Pasco, Peru, where the citadel holds dwellings, a three-story complex and remains of farming, civic and religious structures.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
- Moyobamba to Churin
From Juanjuí to other places in Peru
- Juanjuí to Jauja
- Juanjuí to La Merced
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Satipo
- Juanjuí to Huanchaco
- Juanjuí to Celendín
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Juanjuí to Churin?
About 10 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 413 miles.
What is the driving distance from Juanjuí to Churin?
About 413 miles (665 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 Juanjuí to Churin drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Juanjuí to Churin?
In order: PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N and PE-18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Juanjuí to Churin?
Closest to the road: Tingo María National Park (national park of Peru, mile 220, 2 mi from the route); Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 304, 0.4 mi from the route); Warawtampu (archaeological site, mile 347, 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.