Plan on about 3 h 3 min of driving for the 121-mile (194 km) trip from Lima to Churin, before any 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.”
| Distance | 121 mi (194 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-20C → LM-667 → PE-18 |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Lima to Churin drive plays out
PE-18 (61 mi) and PE-1N (39 mi) carry about 83% of the 121 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Lima Province, Lima. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Lima to Churin
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 1–40 | 39 | Lima Province, Lima |
| connecting roads | 40–41 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-20C | 41–48 | 7 | Lima |
| LM-667 | 48–60 | 12 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 60–121 | 61 | Lima |
- Mile 35 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaca El Naranjal (mile 9), Huaca El Retablo (mile 10), Tambo Inga (mile 14), Ancon (mile 24), Baths of Boza (mile 40)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 62)
- Museums and history: Huaca El Naranjal (mile 9), Huaca El Retablo (mile 10), Colli Museum (mile 12), Tambo Inga (mile 14), Ancon (mile 24), Baths of Boza (mile 40)
Huaca El Naranjal
Huaca El Naranjal is an archaeological site in the Los Olivos district of Lima, Peru.
Huaca El Retablo
Also known as Collique 2 or Huaca Chasqui, Huaca El Retablo is an archaeological site in the Comas district of Lima.
Colli Museum
Opened in 2003 by self-taught explorer Enrique Niquín, the Colli Museum (Museo de los Colli) in Lima's Comas district shows original and replica ceramics, maps, and models of the Collique Fortress.
Tambo Inga
Declared national cultural heritage in 2007, Tambo Inga is an archaeological site in Lima's Puente Piedra district that served as an Inca administrative center.
Ancon
On the north side of Ancón Bay on Peru's central coast, Ancon is an archaeological site with a vast pre-Hispanic necropolis of countless burial sites.
Baths of Boza
In Aucallama district of Huaral province, the pre-Inca complex of Baños de Boza lies in the lower Chancay Valley, near the Cerro Trinidad archaeological complex.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
From Lima to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lima to Churin?
About 3 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 121 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lima to Churin?
About 121 miles (194 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 Churin?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Lima to Churin?
In order: PE-1N, PE-20C, LM-667 and PE-18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Lima to Churin?
Closest to the road: Huaca El Naranjal (archaeological site, mile 9, 0.6 mi from the route); Tambo Inga (archaeological site, mile 14, 0.2 mi from the route); Ancon (archaeological site, mile 24, 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.