Plan on about 9 h 6 min of driving for the 347-mile (558 km) trip from Lima to Trujillo, before any stops.
Full advisory: 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 | 347 mi (558 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NQ |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima, Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Lima–Trujillo drive in a few lines
PE-1N (314 mi) and PE-1NQ (23 mi) carry about 97% of the 347 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Lima Province, Lima, Áncash, La Libertad. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Lima to Trujillo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 1–89 | 88 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-101 | 89–96 | 7 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 96–254 | 158 | Lima, Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 254–277 | 23 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 277–345 | 68 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 345–347 | 2 | La Libertad |
- Mile 35 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 133 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 276 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Stops between Lima and Trujillo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Trinidad (mile 46), Chancay Museum (mile 48)
- Museums and history: Huaca Fundo Naranjal (mile 8), Colli Museum (mile 12), Cerro Trinidad (mile 46), Chancay Museum (mile 48), Caral (mile 103), Las Haldas (mile 211), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 260)
Huaca Fundo Naranjal
In Lima's San Martín de Porres district, Huaca Fundo Naranjal is an archaeological site within Peru's capital city.
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.
Cerro Trinidad
South of Chancay town in the lower Chancay Valley, Cerro Trinidad is a pre-Inca archaeological complex near the Baños de Boza site.
Chancay Museum
Chancay's municipal museum opened in 1991 inside the Castillo de Chancay and in 2012 moved to a new home facing the town's Plaza de Armas.
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
Las Haldas
Las Haldas is an archaeological complex on the Pacific coast about 300 km north of Lima and 20 km south of the Casma valley, dating to before and during Peru's Initial Period.
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Arriving in Trujillo
Historic Centre of Trujillo
Ringed by Avenida España, laid over the old city walls, the Historic Centre of Trujillo is the historic core of the city, also known as the Cercado de Trujillo.
Huaca del Sol
Near the volcanic peak of Cerro Blanco in the Moche Valley outside Trujillo, the Huaca del Sol is an adobe brick pyramid built by the Moche civilization.
Chan Chan
Five kilometers west of Trujillo, Chan Chan was the capital of the pre-Columbian Chimor kingdom and is now an archaeological site in the La Libertad region.
From Lima to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Trujillo?
About 9 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 347 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lima to Trujillo?
About 347 miles (558 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 Trujillo?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Lima to Trujillo use?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101 and PE-1NQ. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lima and Trujillo?
Closest to the road: Cerro Trinidad (archaeological site, mile 46, 0.4 mi from the route); Chancay Museum (museum, mile 48, 0.4 mi from the route); Las Haldas (archaeological site, mile 211, 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.