By road, Lima and Huancavelica are about 237 miles (382 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 19 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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 | 237 mi (382 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1S → PE-24 → LM-936 → HV-132 → PE-26 |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima, Huancavelica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Lima to Huancavelica
PE-1S (81 mi) and PE-24 (55 mi) carry about 57% of the 237 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lima Province, Lima, Huancavelica. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Lima to Huancavelica
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-1N | 0–6 | 6 | Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 6–87 | 81 | Lima Province, Lima |
| PE-24 | 87–142 | 55 | Lima |
| LM-936 | 142–175 | 33 | Lima |
| HV-132 | 175–216 | 41 | Lima, Huancavelica |
| PE-26 | 216–236 | 20 | Huancavelica |
| local roads | 236–237 | 1 | Huancavelica |
- Mile 39 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 176 of this route: Lima → Huancavelica (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Lima and Huancavelica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 9), National Museum of Peru (mile 22), Chilca (mile 43), Cerro de Oro (mile 90), Sitio arqueológico Socsi (mile 111), Incahuasi, Lima (mile 113)
- Nature and outdoors: La Herradura, Lima (mile 12)
- Museums and history: Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 9), Museo Pedro de Osma (mile 12), National Museum of Peru (mile 22), Chilca (mile 43), Cerro de Oro (mile 90), Sitio arqueológico Socsi (mile 111), Incahuasi, Lima (mile 113)
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.
Museo Pedro de Osma
Museo Pedro de Osma is a history museum in the Barranco district of Lima, Peru, a stop for travelers exploring the Lima area.
La Herradura, Lima
A beach in Lima's Chorrillos District, La Herradura has served as a seaside resort since the early 20th century and has drawn surfers since the 1960s.
National Museum of Peru
Opened in July 2021 within the Pachacamac archaeological zone in Lurín, the National Museum of Peru is planned to hold pre-Columbian and Inca artifacts dating back to 5,000 BCE.
Chilca
Near the town of Chilca in Cañete province, this archaeological site holds remains of an early Archaic village uncovered in 1963 by Swiss archaeologist Frédéric Engel.
Cerro de Oro
Spread over roughly 150 hectares on a hill beside the Pacific, Cerro de Oro is a monumental archaeological zone in the Cañete Valley, surrounded by farm plots in San Luis de Cañete district.
Sitio arqueológico Socsi
The Socsi archaeological site (Sitio Arqueológico Socsi) lies in the annex of the same name, in Lunahuaná District of Cañete Province, in the middle Cañete River valley.
Incahuasi, Lima
Incahuasi (also spelled Incawasi) is an archaeological site in Lunahuaná District, in the Cañete Province of the Lima Region.
In Huancavelica itself
St. Anthony Cathedral, Huancavelica
St. Anthony Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Huancavelica, a city in Peru.
Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo
Near the small plaza and church of San Juan de Dios in Huancavelica, Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo sits at an altitude of 3,676 meters.
More drives to Huancavelica
- Huancayo to Huancavelica
- Tarma to Huancavelica
- Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica
- Huaral to Huancavelica
- Huánuco to Huancavelica
- Barranca to Huancavelica
From Lima to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Huancavelica?
About 7 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lima to Huancavelica?
About 237 miles (382 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 Huancavelica?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Lima to Huancavelica?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1S, PE-24, LM-936, HV-132 and PE-26. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Lima to Huancavelica?
Closest to the road: Chilca (archaeological site, mile 43, 0.1 mi from the route); Sitio arqueológico Socsi (archaeological site, mile 111, 0.2 mi from the route); Incahuasi, Lima (archaeological site, mile 113, 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.