Lima to Kiteni is about 524 road miles (844 km): roughly 14 h 9 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba.
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.”
| Distance by road | 524 mi (844 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-22 → LM-618 → PE-3S → PE-3SB → PE-3SD → AY-100 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima, Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Lima to Kiteni is like
PE-28B (139 mi) and PE-3SD (108 mi) carry about 47% of the 524 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Lima Province, Lima, Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Lima to Kiteni: the road sequence
| 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 | 158–193 | 35 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 193–210 | 17 | Junín, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 210–318 | 108 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 318–327 | 9 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 327–331 | 4 | Ayacucho |
| AY-100 | 331–352 | 21 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 352–385 | 33 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 385–524 | 139 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
- Mile 25 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
- Mile 204 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 323 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 425 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 435 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 441 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaycán de Pariachi (mile 14), Hatun Xauxa (mile 159), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 183)
- Museums and history: Cajamarquilla (mile 9), Huanchihuaylas (mile 10), Huaycán de Pariachi (mile 14), Hatun Xauxa (mile 159), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 183), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 188)
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.
Huanchihuaylas
Huanchihuaylas, also called Huancho Huaylas, is an archaeological site in the Ate district of Lima, Peru's capital.
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.
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.
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.
Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca
Run privately, the Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca is an archaeology museum in Pilcomayo District, near the city of Huancayo.
Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka
In Huancán district of Huancayo Province, Junín, Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka is a Peruvian archaeology museum.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Kiteni?
About 14 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 524 miles.
How far is Kiteni from Lima by car?
About 524 miles (844 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 Lima to Kiteni drive?
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; Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Lima to Kiteni?
In order: PE-22, LM-618, PE-3S, PE-3SB, PE-3SD, AY-100 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lima and Kiteni?
Closest to the road: 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); Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, mile 183, 0.1 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.