The Wayro route from Lima to Huancayo is 186 miles (300 km), about 6 h 10 min of driving without stops.
- 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 186 mi (300 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-22 → LM-618 → PE-3S → PE-3SB |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Lima to Huancayo
PE-22 (102 mi) and PE-3S (47 mi) carry about 80% of the 186 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lima Province, Lima, Junín. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Lima to Huancayo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Lima Province |
| PE-22 | 3–74 | 71 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-618 | 74–80 | 6 | Lima, Junín |
| PE-22 | 80–111 | 31 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 111–158 | 47 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 158–183 | 25 | Junín |
| local roads | 183–186 | 3 | Junín |
- Mile 25 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Lima and Huancayo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa Museo Villa Mercedes (mile 9), Huaycán de Pariachi (mile 14), Hatun Xauxa (mile 159)
- Museums and history: Cajamarquilla (mile 9), Casa Museo Villa Mercedes (mile 9), Huaycán de Pariachi (mile 14), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 159), Hatun Xauxa (mile 159)
Cajamarquilla
In the Jicamarca Valley about 25 kilometers inland from Lima, Cajamarquilla is an archaeological site covering roughly 167 hectares, among the largest archaeological monuments in Peru.
Casa Museo Villa Mercedes
Casa Museo Villa Mercedes is a house museum in the Ate Vitarte district of Lima, Peru.
Huaycán de Pariachi
South of the Rímac River in Huaycán, Ate District, Huaycán de Pariachi is an archaeological site within the Lima area of Peru.
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe is the main Catholic church of Jauja and the seat of the Santa Fe de Jauja parish, standing out as the town's principal architectural monument.
Hatun Xauxa
Hatun Xauxa is a Late Horizon archaeological site woven into the town of Sausa and its surroundings, covering an estimated 167 to 221 hectares.
Once you reach Huancayo
Monumental Zone of Huancayo
Huancayo's historic center, the Zona Monumental, was declared a Historic Monument of Peru in 1989 and is bounded by Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Pachitea and Angaraes streets.
Torre Torre
About 1,500 m from Huancayo, Torre Torre is a group of clay earth towers, or hoodoos, carved by rain erosion, some rising more than 30 m high.
Wari Willka
Wari Willka, also written Wariwillka, is an archaeological site in Huancán District of Huancayo Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
More drives to Huancayo
From Lima to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Huancayo?
About 6 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 186 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lima to Huancayo?
About 186 miles (300 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 Huancayo?
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 Huancayo?
In order: PE-22, LM-618, PE-3S and PE-3SB. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lima and Huancayo?
Closest to the road: Casa Museo Villa Mercedes (historic house museum, mile 9, 0.5 mi from the route); Huaycán de Pariachi (archaeological site, mile 14, 0.9 mi from the route); Hatun Xauxa (archaeological site, mile 159, 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.