Maras to Mollepata is about 68 road miles (109 km): roughly 2 h 9 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 68 mi (109 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-111 → PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-109 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Maras–Mollepata drive in a few lines
CU-606 (18 mi) and PE-3S (15 mi) carry about 49% of the 68 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Maras to Mollepata
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Cusco |
| CU-111 | 5–13 | 8 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 13–25 | 12 | Cusco |
| local roads | 25–30 | 5 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 30–48 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 48–58 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 58–61 | 3 | Cusco |
| CU-109 | 61–68 | 7 | Cusco |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Maras and Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Killarumiyuq (mile 25)
- Museums and history: Tampukancha (mile 22), Killarumiyuq (mile 25), Tarahuasi (mile 58)
Tampukancha
Tampukancha is an Inca religious center in the Zurite District of Anta Province, about 30 miles from Cusco.
Killarumiyuq
Killarumiyuq is an archaeological park in Ancahuasi District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Mollepata
- Andahuaylas to Mollepata
- Ayacucho, Peru to Mollepata
- Pisco to Mollepata
- Huancayo to Mollepata
- Jauja to Mollepata
- Písac to Mollepata
From Maras to other places in Peru
- Maras to Huacachina
- Maras to Paracas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Kiteni
- Maras to Lampa
- Maras to Chucuito
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Maras to Mollepata?
About 2 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 68 miles.
How far is Mollepata from Maras by car?
About 68 miles (109 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 Maras to Mollepata drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Maras to Mollepata?
In order: CU-111, PE-3S, CU-606 and CU-109. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Maras to Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Tampukancha (archaeological site, mile 22, 1 mi from the route); Killarumiyuq (archaeological site, mile 25, 0.7 mi from the route); Tarahuasi (archaeological site, mile 58, 3 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.