Plan on about 11 h 38 min of driving for the 377-mile (607 km) trip from Kiteni to Lampa, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 377 mi (607 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → CU-105 → CU-772 → CU-593 → PE-3S → PU-123 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Kiteni to Lampa drive plays out
PE-3S (169 mi) and PE-28B (83 mi) carry about 67% of the 377 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cusco, Puno. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Kiteni to Lampa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–53 | 53 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 53–58 | 5 | Cusco |
| CU-772 | 58–71 | 13 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 71–72 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 72–118 | 46 | Cusco |
| CU-593 | 118–150 | 32 | Cusco |
| CU-105 | 150–165 | 15 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 165–195 | 30 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 195–364 | 169 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-123 | 364–377 | 13 | Puno |
- Mile 287 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
Places worth a stop between Kiteni and Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Choquepuquio (mile 196), Raqch'i (mile 250), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 270), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 331), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 351), Pucará (mile 352)
- Museums and history: Urco (mile 165), Inkariy Museum (mile 165), Choquepuquio (mile 196), Raqch'i (mile 250), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 331), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 351), Pucará (mile 352)
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.
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.
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.
Choquepuquio
Choquepuquio is an extensive Wari archaeological site in the Cusco valley, in Lucre District near the village of Huacarpay and the lake of the same name.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Lampa itself
Pukaqucha
Pukaqucha is a lake in Peru's Puno Region, located east of the town of Lampa in Lampa Province.
More drives to Lampa
- Andahuaylillas to Lampa
- Cusco to Lampa
- Písac to Lampa
- Chinchero to Lampa
- Yucay to Lampa
- Urubamba to Lampa
From Kiteni to other places in Peru
- Kiteni to Paracas
- Kiteni to Desaguadero
- Kiteni to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Kiteni to Tiwanaku, Bolivia
- Kiteni to Yampupata, Bolivia
- Kiteni to Yumani, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Kiteni to Lampa?
About 11 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 377 miles.
What is the driving distance from Kiteni to Lampa?
About 377 miles (607 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 Kiteni to Lampa 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 Kiteni to Lampa use?
In order: PE-28B, CU-105, CU-772, CU-593, PE-3S and PU-123. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Kiteni to Lampa?
Closest to the road: Choquepuquio (archaeological site, mile 196, 0.3 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 331, 0.3 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 351, 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.