The Wayro route from Juliaca to Kiteni is 390 miles (628 km), about 11 h 5 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 390 mi (628 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-28B → CU-105 → CU-593 → CU-772 |
| Regions on the route | Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Juliaca to Kiteni
PE-3S (194 mi) and PE-28B (83 mi) carry about 71% of the 390 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, Cusco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Juliaca and Kiteni
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 1–195 | 194 | Puno, Cusco |
| PE-28B | 195–225 | 30 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 225–226 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 226–240 | 14 | Cusco |
| CU-593 | 240–272 | 32 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 272–318 | 46 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 318–319 | 1 | Cusco |
| local roads | 319–325 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-772 | 325–334 | 9 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 334–337 | 3 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 337–390 | 53 | Cusco |
- Mile 104 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Juliaca and Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pucará (mile 39), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 40), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 60), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 121), Raqch'i (mile 140), Pikillaqta (mile 194)
- Museums and history: Pucará (mile 39), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 40), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 60), Raqch'i (mile 140), Pikillaqta (mile 194), Qhapaq Kancha (mile 217), Inkariy Museum (mile 225)
Pucará
Above the highland town of Pucará, this pre-Inca complex of the Pucará culture centers on Kalasaya, a pyramid of stone monoliths with carved human heads jutting from its walls. The Museo Lítico Pucará stands on the main plaza.
Pukara Lithic Museum
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture office in Puno, the Pukara Lithic Museum (Museo Lítico de Pukara) in the town of Pucará displays monoliths and stone sculptures of the ancient Pukara culture.
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Facing Ayaviri's main square, the Templo de San Francisco de Asís is an Andean Baroque church more than three centuries old. Look for its columned facade and 18th-century religious paintings by Isidoro Francisco de Moncada.
Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar»
Run by the National University of San Marcos, this astronomical observatory serves both educational and tourism purposes and sits at an altitude of 4,027 meters.
Raqch'i
Raqch'i, in the Vilcanota valley of Cusco's Canchis province, preserves the Inca temple of Wiracocha, about 92 meters long, along with ceremonial spaces and 156 qolqas, or storehouses, built partly of volcanic stone.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
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.
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
More drives to Kiteni
From Juliaca to other places in Peru
- Juliaca to Písac
- Juliaca to Chinchero
- Juliaca to Yucay
- Juliaca to Urubamba
- Juliaca to Maras
- Juliaca to Mollepata
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Juliaca to Kiteni?
About 11 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 390 miles.
What is the driving distance from Juliaca to Kiteni?
About 390 miles (628 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 Juliaca to Kiteni?
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 Juliaca to Kiteni use?
In order: PE-3S, PE-28B, CU-105, CU-593 and CU-772. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Juliaca and Kiteni?
Closest to the road: Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 40, 0.2 mi from the route); Raqch'i (archaeological site, mile 140, 0.4 mi from the route); Pikillaqta (archaeological site, mile 194, 0.3 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.