The Wayro route from Lima to Andahuaylas is 539 miles (867 km), about 12 h 23 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 539 mi (867 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1S → PE-30A → PE-30B |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima, Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Lima to Andahuaylas drive plays out
PE-1S (266 mi) and PE-30A (153 mi) carry about 78% of the 539 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Lima Province, Lima, Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Lima and Andahuaylas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-1N | 0–6 | 6 | Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 6–237 | 231 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 237–240 | 3 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 240–275 | 35 | Ica |
| PE-30A | 275–428 | 153 | Ica, Ayacucho |
| PE-30B | 428–539 | 111 | Ayacucho, Apurímac |
- Mile 39 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 114 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
- Mile 298 of this route: Ica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 462 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
Places worth a stop between Lima and Andahuaylas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 9), Museum Transformers (mile 12), Huaca Malena (mile 68), La Centinela (mile 124), Nazca lines (mile 257)
- Nature and outdoors: Naplo (mile 41), Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve (mile 332)
- Museums and history: Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 9), Huaca La Merced (mile 9), Museum Transformers (mile 12), Huaca Malena (mile 68), La Centinela (mile 124), Huayuri (mile 234)
Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World
In Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, the Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World combines Peruvian archaeology with a collection of weapons.
Huaca La Merced
Huaca La Merced is an archaeological site in Lima's Surquillo district, declared part of Peru's cultural heritage in 2002.
Museum Transformers
Museum Transformers (Museo Transformers) is a privately run museum located in the city of Lima, Peru.
Naplo
Naplo is a beach in Pucusana District, Lima Province, known for its calm water.
Huaca Malena
In Asia district of Cañete Province, Lima region, Huaca Malena is an archaeological site that has its own on-site museum for visitors.
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
Huayuri
Sometimes called the Lost City of Huayuri, this large pre-Columbian site in the coastal desert of the Ica Region flourished from 1150 to 1450 CE, during the Late Intermediate Period.
Nazca lines
Scratched into the Nazca Desert of southern Peru between 500 BC and 500 AD, the Nazca lines are geoglyphs made by removing surface pebbles to expose different-colored ground.
Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve
Set in the Lucanas Province of Ayacucho, Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve exists mainly to protect the habitat of the vicuña.
When you get to Andahuaylas
Llamachayuq
Llamachayuq, Quechua for "with a little llama," is an archaeological complex with petroglyphs in San Jerónimo District, Andahuaylas Province, Apurímac Region.
Museo Municipal de Andahuaylas
The Museo Municipal de Andahuaylas is an archaeological museum in the city of Andahuaylas, in Peru's Apurímac Region.
More drives to Andahuaylas
- Huancayo to Andahuaylas
- Ica to Andahuaylas
- Pisco to Andahuaylas
- Huánuco to Andahuaylas
- Cusco to Andahuaylas
- Puno to Andahuaylas
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Andahuaylas?
About 12 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 539 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lima to Andahuaylas?
About 539 miles (867 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 Lima to Andahuaylas?
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 Lima to Andahuaylas use?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1S, PE-30A and PE-30B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Lima to Andahuaylas?
Closest to the road: Museum Transformers (private museum, mile 12, 0.3 mi from the route); Huaca Malena (archaeological site, mile 68, 0.7 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 124, 0.6 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.