The Wayro route from Lima to Tocache is 426 miles (686 km), about 11 h 33 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 426 mi (686 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-20C → LM-667 → PE-18 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima, Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Lima to Tocache: the shape of the trip
PE-18 (171 mi) and PE-5N (97 mi) carry about 63% of the 426 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Lima Province, Lima, Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Lima to Tocache
| 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 | 60–231 | 171 | Lima, Pasco, Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 231–243 | 12 | Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 243–329 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 329–426 | 97 | Huánuco, San Martín |
- Mile 35 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 403 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Tocache
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaca Aznapuquio (mile 7), Huaca Pro (mile 10), Hatun Uchku (mile 230)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 62), Tingo María National Park (mile 314), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 319)
- Museums and history: Huaca Aznapuquio (mile 7), Huaca Pro (mile 10), Colli Museum (mile 12), Warawtampu (mile 187), Hatun Uchku (mile 230), Kotosh (mile 243)
Huaca Aznapuquio
Dating to the Late Horizon, Huaca Aznapuquio is an archaeological site believed to have served the Incas as a pottery workshop and possibly a coastal distribution center.
Huaca Pro
On the left bank of the Chillón River in Lima's Los Olivos district, Huaca Pro is an archaeological site more than a thousand years old.
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.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
Hatun Uchku
Hatun Uchku is a cave in Peru that holds both archaeological and paleontological remains.
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
More drives to Tocache
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Cerro de Pasco to Tocache
- Huaral to Tocache
- Barranca to Tocache
- Tarma to Tocache
- Huancayo to Tocache
From Lima to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Tocache?
About 11 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 426 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lima to Tocache?
About 426 miles (686 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 Tocache?
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 Tocache?
In order: PE-1N, PE-20C, LM-667, PE-18, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lima and Tocache?
Closest to the road: Huaca Aznapuquio (archaeological site, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Huaca Pro (archaeological site, mile 10, 0.3 mi from the route); Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 230, 0.4 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.