By road, Mollepata and Andahuaylillas are about 95 miles (153 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 53 min of driving.
Full advisory: 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 | 95 mi (153 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-109 → PE-3S → CU-606 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Mollepata to Andahuaylillas drive plays out
PE-3S (46 mi) and CU-606 (18 mi) carry about 67% of the 95 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU-109 | 0–6 | 6 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 6–10 | 4 | Cusco |
| local roads | 10–19 | 9 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 19–37 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 37–42 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 42–69 | 27 | Cusco |
| local roads | 69–79 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 79–94 | 15 | Cusco |
| local roads | 94–95 | 1 | Cusco |
What to see on the way from Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Quespewara (mile 66), Coricancha (mile 70)
- Museums and history: Tarahuasi (mile 10), Quespewara (mile 66), Salonniyoq (mile 66), Qenko (mile 70)
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Quespewara
Inside the Saqsaywaman Archaeological Park, Quespewara (Qhespehuara) is an archaeological site 3 km north of Cusco's main square, sitting at 3,565 meters in the northwestern Cusco Valley.
Salonniyoq
Inside the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park in Cusco, the Salonniyoq archaeological site spreads across mostly flat ground on both banks of the Chakán River at the foot of a hill.
Coricancha
Once the chief temple of the Inca Empire, the Coricancha stands in Cusco, the former imperial capital, and was described by early Spanish colonists.
Qenko
About 6 km northeast of Cusco and east of Sacsayhuamán, Qenko (Q'enqo) is an archaeological site declared Cultural Heritage of the Cusco Region.
Arriving in Andahuaylillas
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Quyllur Urmana
Quyllur Urmana is a lake in Urcos District, Cusco Region, lying between the towns of Huaro and Urcos at the foot of Wiraqucha mountain.
More drives to Andahuaylillas
- Chinchero to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Maras to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Cachora to Andahuaylillas
- Abancay to Andahuaylillas
From Mollepata to other places in Peru
- Mollepata to Huacachina
- Mollepata to Paracas
- Mollepata to Kiteni
- Mollepata to Lampa
- Mollepata to Chucuito
- Mollepata to Desaguadero
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mollepata to Andahuaylillas?
About 2 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 95 miles.
How far is Andahuaylillas from Mollepata by car?
About 95 miles (153 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 Mollepata to Andahuaylillas?
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 Mollepata to Andahuaylillas use?
In order: CU-109, PE-3S and CU-606. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mollepata to Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Quespewara (archaeological site, mile 66, 0.8 mi from the route); Coricancha (sun temple, mile 70, 0.4 mi from the route); Qenko (archaeological site, mile 70, 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.